The 2026 Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Foundation and Centre for Biomedical Technologies (CBT) Seed Grants round is welcoming CBT-based engineers and scientists.
This is an opportunity to work with TPCH clinicians to undertake a small research project aimed at solving a clinically relevant problem; preferred priority areas are heart disease, lung disease, mental health and ageing conditions (but not exclusive).
Eligibility and Key Information
- A CBT Engineer and TPCH Clinician may apply for up to $15,000
- Eligible for early and mid-career, as well as senior, CBT researchers (minimum of 50% of grants will be awarded to EMCR)
- No exclusion criteria for applicants who have previously held or are currently holding CBT or TPCH grants
- Expected outcomes: building stronger clinical–research collaborations & research capacity, pilot data for larger grant funding applications
- CBT Seed Grants close: 31 October 2025
- Grant overview & guidelines: Researcher Hub – The Common Good
- Find the application portal here.
If you have questions, please email: biomedtech@qut.edu