The National Disability Research Partnership funds research by and with people with disability. We aim to build a connected, inclusive community of researchers working in partnership with people with disability.

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In 2025–2026, the NDRP is funding research on the safety of people with disability. The funding supports teams to connect, share knowledge, and learn as they work.

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This research is funded by the NDRP through a grant from the Australian Government as an initiative under Australia's Disability Strategy 2021–2031.

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Round 2 Research Funding

 

Round 2 Research Funding, Safety of People with Disability opens in February 2026.

 

This updated timing will make sure that research teams have adequate time to prepare thorough funding applications. Meanwhile, the NDRP team will continue to provide capacity-strengthening support to current and potential research teams.

 

Round 2 key information:  

• $1.3 million is available to fund discovery and translational research projects improving safety outcomes for people with disability.

• Individual grants of approximately $300,000 over 12–18 months.

• Our focus is on research that is by and with people with disability. 

 

What this means for research teams

More notice of when Round 2 funding will open. This means potential research teams have more time to develop their partnership and research approaches so projects are led by and with people with disability.

 

Enhanced research team experience

Simplified application processes and project support. The NDRP will put into practice the lessons from Round1 Research Funding in 2025.

 

Strengthened co-design support

Research teams will be provided with enhanced resources and extended time for meaningful community collaboration and genuine partnership with people with disability.

 

Sustainable program development

A lasting program structure will be created to support disability research for years to come. This will create long-term impact beyond each funding cycle.​​

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