Eligibility for funding

The BSNRF supports research projects that meet two objectives:

  • advancing our knowledge of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders and

  • progressing research along the translational pathway towards the point of delivering benefits to patients with neurological disease.

To assess if your project is eligible, read the Guidelines for Applicants.

Some key points are listed below:

  • Lead Investigator must be based in Western Australia

  • Applications must be made by a WA administering institution that is a WA university or WA research institute with a registered Australian Business Number.

  • Each grant budget must not exceed $75,000

  • Grants are for one-year duration only

Key documents

  • Read the Guidelines for Applicants to assess your project’s eligibility for this grant. Please note that full applications will be invited from the shortlisted submissions received as an Expressions of Interest.

  • The 2024 Expression of Interest round is now closed. Check back here for information regarding the 2025 round.