Applications for funding commencing in 2026 will open on 2 June 2025. The 2026 MSH RSS Funding Guidelines are available to preview below.
About the Metro South Health Research Support Scheme (MSH RSS)
The MSH RSS is an annual research grants program that helps to fund health and medical research projects in our hospital and health service. It supports high quality research that aims to improve health in Queensland's communities.
Read more about how we manage the program in Metro South Health Research Support Scheme (MSHRSS) [PDF 276.77 KB].
Who can apply for funding?
We publish funding guidelines each year with information about who can apply for each category, but you must be employed by Metro South Health.
How to apply
The 2026 MSH RSS funding round will open on 2 June 2025.
To apply for a grant you must:
- review the 2026 funding guidelines, including eligibility and assessment criteria
- review the MSH RSS work instruction [PDF 276.77 KB]
- fill in the application form on the SmartyGrants website
Information session
View our information session for tips on how to submit a competitive application
Previous funding rounds
- 2025 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme recipients [PDF 386.39 KB]
- 2024 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme recipients [PDF 412.72 KB]
- 2023 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme recipients [PDF 365.47 KB]
Contact us
For more information about the research support scheme:
- email: MSH-Grants@health.qld.gov.au
- phone: 07 3443 8057