CMPH funding - Flinders University Staff

College Funding Programs

The College has a range of funding programs targeted at capacity building in research, education innovation, and to provide support for conference attendance and other professional development. These schemes align with the College’s fundamental principles of a commitment to our people, promoting outstanding culture, and striving for, and delivering on, excellence.

For funding requests not covered by these dedicated programs, staff can apply to the CMPH Financial Performance Committee (FPC), which assesses additional funding requests.

What do you need?

Submit a request to the Financial Performance Committee (FPC)

Research Funding

Education Funding

Professional Development & Travel Funding

Funding Support for HDR Students

Financial Performance Committee
(Formerly College Resource Committee)

The purpose of the CMPH Financial Performance Committee (FPC) is to oversee the financial performance of the College and provide regular reports and insights to the CMPH Executive Committee to support its strategic financial decision-making. In addition, the FPC assesses requests for funding from staff (where these requests are outside the additional funding programs below).

FPC Submission Form

Operational Requests & Resources

Computer Equipment & Minor Works
Funding for laptop or desktop computers is managed by supervisors, please contact your supervisor or visit the Supervisor Resources Webpage for guidance.

For minor works, including service, repair, or refurbishment of college spaces, requests should be submitted via Service One.

Research Funding Opportunities

FHMRI Research Funding Opportunities

Access the latest funding opportunities via the RDS-FHMRI SharePoint site. If you do not have access please contact cmph.research@flinders.edu.au.

Education Capacity Building Program

Applications for 2026 are now closed. Please check back later in 2026 for future rounds. Applications are typically open annually in February.
Program	Purpose	Guidelines	Application
Education Conference Scheme	Provides financial assistance for staff to attend national education body conferences through the Education Conference Scheme (ECS). This scheme is available to all staff who have teaching as part of their position description.	Guidelines	Application Form Send completed application form to cmph.deaned@flinders.edu.au
Education Professional Development Scheme	Provides financial assistance for staff to undertake professional development opportunities through the Education Professional Development Scheme (EPDS). This scheme is available to all staff who have teaching as part of their position description.	Guidelines	Application Form Send completed application form to cmph.deaned@flinders.edu.au
Education Grant Research Scheme	The CMPH Educational Research Funding Scheme supports rigorous, methodologically sound research projects that advance teaching, learning, assessment, equity, and student experience across the College. Projects should contribute new knowledge, evidence, or insights that can inform practice or policy.	Guidelines	Application Form Send completed application form to cmph.deaned@flinders.edu.au
Education Innovation Scheme	This funding supports bold, experimental, future-focused educational innovation projects that enhance learning, teaching, assessment, inclusivity, and student experience across CMPH.	Guidelines	Application Form Send completed application form to cmph.deaned@flinders.edu.au

Professional Development & Travel Funding

Program	Purpose	Dates	Guidelines	Application
Rural and Remote Health (RRH) Conference and Professional Development Scheme (CPDS)	To assist RRH members of staff to access funding to support attendance at national and international conferences, workshops and other activities.	Round 2 for 2026 is open (for travel between August 2026 and January 2027).	Guidelines The RRH CPDS is in place of the CMPH DTS and OTS for RRH staff. RRH staff are ineligible to apply for the CMPH DTS/OTS and CMPH funded staff are ineligible to apply for the RRH CPDS.	Online application
FHMRI EMCR Research Conference Support Grant	Specifically aimed at supporting Early/Mid-Career Researchers presenting at quality conferences.	Round 2 for 2026 is open (for travel between August 2026 and January 2027).	Guidelines	Online application
Outside Studies Program (OSP)	To provide academic staff with a period free from normal academic responsibilities for professional development.	Applications can be submitted anytime during the year, but must be a minimum of 12 weeks prior to the start of the activity.	Guidelines	Online application
Professional Staff Development Fund	Provided centrally to support professional staff actively pursue their professional and career development.	Applications can be submitted at any time during the year (until funding has been exhausted).	Guidelines	Applications are submitted via Service One. OKTA > Service One > General > Professional Staff Development Fund
Domestic Travel Scheme (DTS)	To assist members of staff to access funding to support attendance at national conferences, workshops and other domestic activities. *RRH staff – please see CPDS instead.	Round 2 for 2026 is open (for travel between August 2026 and January 2027).	Guidelines	Online application
David and Margaret Wattchow Research Travel Fund	To support HDR and ECMRs to obtain skills and knowledge that will directly benefit FHMRI neuroscience research.	Applications for 2026 now open – closing deadline is 5pm Friday 27 March.	Guidelines	Online application
John Chalmers Travel Fellowship for ECAs	ECA support to attend a conference to advance their professional standing in their chosen health and medical research or education field.	Applications for 2026 now open – closing deadline is 5pm Friday 27 March.	Guidelines	Online application
Course Travel Fund (CTF)	To maintain teaching standards across our rural and remote locations.	Applications can be submitted anytime during the year and will be assessed by the Deans of Education and People & Resources as received.	Guidelines	Online application

CMPH Funding Support for HDR Students

College support for students

Program	Purpose	Dates	Guidelines & Application Form
Research student maintenance (RSM)	To assist College HDR students with the cost of their research projects. It is a grant-in-aid for project maintenance and consumables.	Applications must be received within the calendar year for funding in that year.	Guidelines and application form