The 2027 MSH Research Support Scheme opens on 1 June 2026 and will close at 3pm on 27 July 2026. You can preview application forms now on the MSH SmartyGrants website.
About the Research Support Scheme
The Metro South Health Research Support Scheme (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 (MSH RSS).
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
To apply for a grant you need to:
- read the MSH RSS Funding Guidelines [PDF 689.25 KB] - these explain the eligibility rules for applying and assessment criteria, but are subject to updates for the next round
- review the MSH RSS work instruction - this gives more details about the process
- 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
- 2026 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme recipients [PDF 500.5 KB]
- 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