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Research Branch
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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Career Development Awards

This scheme aims to further develop Australian health and medical researchers early in their career. It will enable investigators to establish themselves as independent, self-directed researchers; expand capacity for biomedical, clinical, public health and health service delivery research, and for evidence-based policy development in Australian health systems; and encourage the translation of research outcomes into practice.

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There are two levels of CDAs to apply for:

  • CDA Level 1 (2 to up to 7 years post-doctoral experience);
  • CDA Level 2 ( 7 to  less than 12 years post-doctoral experience)

Note: to apply for a CDA Level 1 you must have between 2 and up to 7 years post-doctoral experience. For a CDA Level 2 you must have between 7 years and less than 12 years post-doctoral experience.
To apply for Career Development Award please follow the steps outlined below:

  • Review the 2010 CDA Funding Policy, in particular the eligibility requirements;
  • Complete the application form at https://www.rgms.nhmrc.gov.au.

Guides to assist you in completing the application form can be found in the RGMS Knowledge Store or on the NHMRC website.
Full applications from University of Adelaide staff to be submitted to Research Branch by the internal closing date:

  • Your application must be submitted to RAO electronically via RGMS.
  • One complete original hard copy delivered to Research Branch, Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street with a signed application coversheet.

Full applications from Clinical & Affiliate Title Holders should be submitted through their Institution's Research Secretariat. Prior to submission of a Career Development Award application, please ensure you read all the relevant reference materialOverview of Career Development Awards and details on how to apply are available on the NHMRC website http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/cda/index.htm.

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Helpful Links

  • SPIN/ GENIUS / SMARTS
  • Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR)
  • Research Branch Bulletin (new & ongoing funding opportunities)
  • ANZSRC Fields of Research Codes 2008
  • ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective Codes 2008
  • Research ethics & compliance