Information sessions
2026 Disability Research Funding
What you'll learn
These sessions will help you understand the funding opportunity and prepare a strong application.
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Find out about what’s available, who can apply, and key dates,
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How to find partners and demonstrate disability leadership, and
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Identify what assessors look for and how you and your team can write a standout application.
Session details
We're running multiple sessions so choose a time that works for you. All sessions will be free and run on Zoom.
They've been designed for anyone interested in applying for 2026 Disability Research Funding.
Q&A drop-in sessions:
- Monday 30 March 2026, 1pm – 2.30pm AEDT. Auslan interpreted.
- Wednesday 1 April 2026, 4.30pm – 6pm AEDT
Online interactive sessions. Information shared at these sessions will be available on our FAQs page after the event.
These are especially helpful if you:
- Are new to research funding or from a DPO exploring research,
- Need help building your research team,
- Want to understand what makes a competitive application, or
- Have questions about eligibility or the application process.
Download slides from our previous sessions:
1. Download slides for 16 & 18 March sessions (PPT)
2. Download plain text of slides for 16 & 18 March sessions (word)
Accessibility
These events will be online using Zoom. Please let us know your access requirements when you register.
Questions or access needs?
Please get in touch at info@ndrp.org.au
Register for an information session
Evidence to Action
Our Evidence to Action events talk about what is known about a certain topic, what is not known, and what research is needed. Our goal is to work together and inform future research and policy directions.
The next two events, on 23 March and 9 April, will focus on preparing for NDRP's 2026 Disability Research Funding opportunities.
Safety of people with disability
Thursday 9 April 2026, 12:30 – 2:30pm AEST
What research and evidence would genuinely shift safety of people with disability in policy and practice and what is currently missing?
Past research funding information sessions
Watch the recording: Research by and with People with Disability
This session was held on Monday 2 March 2026, 12:30pm – 2.00pm AEDT.
What you'll learn: How to build capability in co-design, power-aware practice, governance models, and inclusive research methods.
Watch the recording: Accessible and inclusive communities
This event was held on Monday 23 March 2026, 12:30 – 2:30pm AEDT.
What makes a community truly accessible and inclusive and what evidence is missing?
Updates to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers from our previous Q&A sessions in our FAQs. These are updated regularly.
Last updated 16 March 2026.