Workshop Grants Program

The Workshop Grants Program supports researchers and Participants to conduct workshops aligned with the Centre’s mission, vision and objectives. 

The program aims to promote collaboration between researchers and end-users to address key focus and capability areas outlined in the Centre’s Biennial Research Plan 2025-27. 

Four grants of up to $7,500 per workshop (ex GST) are available during the 2025-26 financial year.   These workshop grants will be continuously available with no set end date although the number and amount may change in future years.

Program objectives   

• Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships between researchers, industry professionals, government agencies, and community organisations focused on natural hazard research and utilisation.   
• Knowledge sharing: Provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and best practices between stakeholders.  
• Research utilisation: Promote the translation of research into real-world applications that improve outcomes in disaster risk reduction.   
• Capacity building: Enhance the skills and expertise of both researchers and end-users in addressing natural hazard-related challenges.   

Who can apply:   

• Applications are open to Australian-based research institutions and Centre Participants. Workshops can involve international attendees but must be primarily focused on Australian stakeholders.   
• Applications must demonstrate the involvement of researchers and end users from multiple organisations.   
• Research applicants do not have to be currently funded by the Centre to apply.  
• Participant end-users do not have to currently be involved in an active project with the Centre to apply.  

All workshops require a matching contribution, either in-kind or financial, equal to or exceeding the grant amount.   

Workshop guidelines   

• Workshop scope: Workshops must focus on topics relevant to natural hazards research as described by the Centre’s Key research focus and Key capability areas as documented in the Biennial Research Plan 2025-27.   
• Timeline: Workshops must be held within 12 months of notification of a successful outcome.   
• Location: Workshops can be held virtually, in-person in Australia, or as a hybrid event, provided they meet program objectives.   
• Insurance: Applicants will be responsible for ensuring adequate insurance to cover workshop activities and attendees.   

See the Workshop guidelines for full details, including eligible expenses, key selection criteria, funding disbursement, supporting documentation and reporting requirements. 

Application process   

Applications can be made via the form on the top-right corner of this page, ensuring all criteria and supporting documentation is complete.  

Contact research@naturalhazards.com.au with any questions about the Workshop Program.