Applications for funding are open for the Department of Defence Defence Strategic Policy Research Program, closing 23 September 2026.
Funding is available for up to five years for activities that promote the development of Australia’s defence and national security policy and strategy by:
- informing and shaping debate through quality research, discussion fora, and other strategic policy work on Australian strategic and defence policy issues
- deepening public discussion on Australia’s strategic and defence policy choices
- strengthening engagement between Defence and the strategic policy sector.
Funded activities should result in
- published original, evidence-based strategic policy research
- development of new and emerging talent within the Australian strategic policy sector, promoting equitable and diverse participation, including with gender-diverse and/or First Nations-led organisations
- enhanced engagement with public and private sector experts, including outside metropolitan locations
- enriched professional development for Defence personnel (military and civilian).
Read more – Grants Connect reference: GO8439
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Guidelines – DSDRP – Defence Strategic Policy Research Program Grant opportunity guidelines PDF
