Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer

Welcome to the Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer's (OCSE) grant funding page hosted by Smarty Grants. The OCSE supports R&D investment, research translation and industry growth to help create economic, social, and environmental benefits for NSW.

More information on the OCSE can be found here: https://www.chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au/ 

Upcoming Rounds

Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026

Submissions for the Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026 will open at 10:00AM 25 July 2025 (AEST).
Submissions close 10:00AM 19 September 2025 (AEST)
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