We are pleased to announce that grants made available through AAG Research Trust will open on 12th May!
The Research Trust manages four grant programs that provide seed funding for research, projects and programs across the field of ageing. With the 2025 RM Gibson grant program already open, three more grant opportunities will open on Monday, 12 May 2025:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grant:
Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and practitioners working across the multidisciplinary field of ageing to build research skills and capacity. The program specifically seeks to fund projects that develop evidence-based knowledge about ageing through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective and standpoint to inform policy and program development. One grant up to $25,000 on offer.
The Hal Kendig Research Development Program:
Aimed at early career researchers (not practitioners) working on discrete research projects that further the interests of vulnerable older people in advanced age, with a strong emphasis on the psychosocial aspects of ageing and quality of life. Two grants of up to $25,000 each in 2025.
The Strategic Innovation Program:
Aimed at early to mid-career researchers or practitioners, whose work aims to improve the experience of ageing through innovation in policy and practice. Up to two grants of up to $25,000 will be available, plus a possible additional grant through our valued partnership with the Dementia Australia Research Foundation for an application that has a substantive dementia focus.
Follow the above links for each program for more information, including eligibility, how to apply, specific program guidelines and a copy of the 2025 AAG Research Trust FAQs.
Applications to the RM Gibson program close at 5:00PM AEST, Monday, 26th May 2025. All remaining grant programs open on Monday, 12 May 2025 and close at 5:00pm, Monday, 23 June 2025.