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GRDC Early-career Research Fellow Call (2026-27)

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PROC-9177518International

Response Deadline01/13/2027, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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The Grains Research and Development Corporation is seeking applications for the GRDC Early-career Research Fellow Call for the 2026-27 period. This initiative aims to establish a Research Fellowship Program designed to enhance research capacity by supporting early career researchers. The program focuses on fostering innovation and implementing forward-thinking approaches to ensure long-term profitability for Australian grain growers. This solicitation, identified by number PROC-9177518, was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of January 13, 2027. The performance of the fellowship will take place within Australia. Interested parties can coordinate with the primary point of contact, Wendy Bosci, or submit inquiries via the provided agency email.

General Info

GRDC seeks early-career research fellows for 2026-27 to support Australian grain grower profitability.

Agency

Grains Research and Development Corporation

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS, AUS

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 13

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

01/13/2027, 06:00:00 AM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyGrains Research and Development Corporation

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGrains Research and Development Corporation

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Contract Officer - Wendy Bosci

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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The GRDC is focused on delivering value to Australian grain growers. To achieve this, the GRDC seeks to establish a GRDC Research Fellowship Program to build excellence in research capacity by supporting Early Career researchers in greater innovation and over-the-horizon approaches to creating enduring grower profitability.

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