The NHAA Research Capacity Building (RCB) grant, is designed to support the development of student and early career researchers engaged in naturopathic practice research. The grant aims to strengthen the profession’s research capacity and contribute to the evidence base for naturopathic medicine, in alignment with the goals of the WHO Traditional medicine Strategy 2025 – 2034.
Building the research capacity of the discipline of naturopathy is fundamental to the development of naturopathic practice and education and the future of naturopathy as a primary health discipline in the healthcare workforce of Australia. With several Australian naturopathic researchers already ranking in the Stanford University Top 2% of scientists worldwide, Australia is well positioned as a research leader. We envision the RCB grant creating even more opportunities for academic leadership.
What is on offer?
The NHAA is proud to be offering one grant for the 2025-2026 financial year.
The grant awarded will be up to the amount of $10,000 to cover costs directly incurred in developing an eligible research project. Applications are now open. Please see below for key dates regarding grant applications.
Why are we offering these Grants?
The purpose of the Research Capacity Building grant provides a mechanism for a post graduate or HDR student or early career researchers to partner with more senior researchers and naturopathic medicine practitioners, who are members of the NHAA to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence in developing naturopathic research projects that contribute to the objective of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2026.
Find out More Information
We have prepared an information guide to provide further clarity about the NHAA RCB Grants for 2025-2026 which includes the following
- A comprehensive overview of the RCB grant
- Eligibility and restrictions
- Application and assessment processes
- Conditions of the award
2025-2026: Key Dates
| Applications Open | Monday, 21st July 2025 – 9:00am |
| Applications Close | Friday 28th November 2025 – 5:00pm |
| Peer Review | November / December 2025 |
| Outcomes Announced | Friday 19th December 2025 |
| Funding to commence | By mid January 2026 |
Please submit your application in PDF format to nhaaresearchgrant@nhaa.org.au by 5pm Friday 28th November 2025.