The department's Education Horizon research grant scheme funds high-quality local research that aligns with the government's priorities and the department's
research priorities, which are in turn strongly aligned with and underpinned by the department’s
Equity and Excellence: realising the potential of every student strategy.
Queensland researchers with a Queensland-based sponsor organisation are eligible to apply at the time of invitation to their university’s vice-chancellor office.
Education Horizon: First Nations research round
The department is currently running an Education Horizon round targeted to First Nations research.
Under this round, Queensland-based researchers are invited to submit a research proposal to the department that addresses 1 of the following questions:
- What factors are associated with educational success for First Nations students in Queensland state schools and how do each of these factors influence school attendance, achievement, retention and attainment?
- What role do schools play in culture and connection for First Nations students and how does this influence student outcomes?
A funding pool of up to $250,000 will be distributed across the research questions. Research projects may be awarded funding of up to $150,000 and must be between 6 and 18 months in duration. Applicants may submit an application for each research question.
Applications for this round are now closed.
Education Horizon: 2025 round
Details of the 2025 round of the Education Horizon research grants will be provided in early 2025, including the application form, guidelines for applicants, available funding, and other eligibility criteria.
Successful grant recipients
Previous Education Horizon grant recipients and details of their projects can be found here: