The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program 2026
📖 About The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program
The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program supports high-quality research activities undertaken by Australian universities and other appropriate Australian institutions. The program focuses on applied and fundamental research aimed at improving the management of natural resources, including:
- Land
- Water
- Plants
- Animals
The program seeks to balance productivity with environmental conservation and human welfare.
🎁 Benefits of The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program
The Hermon Slade Foundation typically provides:
- Up to A$30,000 per year (excluding GST)
- Maximum funding duration of three years
- Funding released in annual instalments
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Institutions
Applications must be submitted by:
- Australian universities
- Other appropriate Australian research institutions
Note: All grants are awarded to institutions, not individuals.
Project Leader Eligibility
To be eligible as a project leader:
- The applicant must not be a student
- Only one application may be submitted per project leader per funding round
- No individual may hold more than one active Hermon Slade Foundation grant at the same time
- The project leader must commit an appropriate and clearly defined amount of time to the funded work
Early-career researchers are eligible and may receive positive consideration if they demonstrate strong research outputs or applied impact.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Applications are currently open.
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
⏳ Application Deadline
13 March, 2026
🌐 Application Portal
View details of The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program.
Apply directly via The Hermon Slade Foundation Grant Program Application Portal.
This opportunity is ideal for researchers and institutions committed to advancing natural resource management while balancing productivity and environmental conservation. Don't miss the chance to apply!
- Up to A$30,000 per year (excluding GST)
- A maximum funding duration of three years
- Funding released in annual instalments








