MQ Jumpstart Scheme

Maximum $25,000 to cover research project costs for a maximum period of 12 months.

Applications must meet all eligibility requirements listed in the guidelines (see pages 3-4).

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements of the Jumpstart scheme prior to completing and submitting an application.

• Deadline: Tuesday  14 April, 11:59pm (late applications will not be accepted)
• Submit via: Pure RMS.  The Pure application must be 'sent to internal approval' in Pure by the deadline.
  • Approval from Head of Department/School and Deputy Dean Research and Innovation will be obtained in Pure after the deadline (see the application process on page 6 of the guidelines). Approvals will be managed by the Grant Development Team following the deadline
• File format: the MQ Jumpstart application form (and the contract certification form if required) must be saved as a single PDF named: “Surname_Jumpstart” e.g. “Smith_Jumpstart”
  
  Please note: it has come to our attention that you are unable to combine the PDF application form with the contract certification form. Please upload as two separate documents in Pure. 
• Help: See Appendix C in the guidelines for screenshots and step-by-step Pure instructions.

Release of Funding Guidelines: Monday 9 February 2026

Opening date: Monday 9 March 2026

Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 (11:59pm)

Outcomes Expected (pending DVCR approval): Monday 25 May 2026

Expected start date: Monday 3 August 2026 (or 30 days from Awards notification email)

• Guidelines
• Contract Certification Form
• Application form
  Please note: it has come to our attention that you are unable to combine the PDF application form with the contract certification form. Please upload as two separate documents in Pure.