MNF News Update | 2025 Primary Application Call closes on 20 May 2025
Primary Application Call for sea time on RV Investigator closes on 20 May 2025
The CSIRO Marine National Facility (MNF) offers Australian researchers access to fully funded grants of sea time on research vessel (RV) Investigator to conduct excellent research for national benefit. These grants are made available through the Granted Voyage Program funded by the Australian Government.
A Primary Application call is currently open to apply for grants of sea time on RV Investigator in 2027-28. These applications will be used to build the Primary Voyage Schedule for that year.
Applicants are reminded that this application call will close on Tuesday 20 May at 11:59pm AEST.
All applications must be submitted via the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) application portal by this time. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Advice for applicants
Are you looking for tips on what makes a strong application for sea time? We asked members of our MNF Steering Committee, National Benefit Advisory Committee and Research Advisory Committee for their advice.
Writing a good application for sea time
Most importantly, make sure you submit your application before the close of the application period on Tuesday 20 May at 11:59pm AEST.
If you have any queries or need further advice for your application, please contact the MNF team at mnf@csiro.au
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The Marine National Facility is national research infrastructure funded by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) and operated by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, on behalf of the nation.