Supporting Young Scientists Equity & Access Program 2026 - Round 1

Your application

1. Submission of an application to the Crown in the Right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Premier’s Department (the Department) (ABN 34 945 244 274) constitutes an acceptance by you of the Supporting Young Scientists Equity and Access Program (Program) and these Terms and you agree to be bound by both of them.
2. Your application must be submitted to the Department on or before 10:00 AEST 30 September 2025.
3. Applications may only be submitted using the method described in the Program Guidelines.
4. Applications that are incomplete or do not comply with the instructions provided in the application form and/or the Program Guidelines may be rejected by the Department. the Department may, in its sole discretion, accept or reject an application which is incomplete or does not comply with the Program Guidelines, or for any other reason.
5. You agree to bear the costs of preparing and submitting your application without recourse to the Department.
6. You confirm that all of the information provided as part of the application is true, correct and valid as at the date of your application.
7. You agree to indemnify the Department against and in respect of all damages, losses, expenses and costs (including legal costs on an indemnity basis) which arise out of or in relation to any incorrect or invalid information that you provide to the Department through this application.
8. If you are found to have made false or misleading claims or statements, or to have obtained improper assistance in relation to your application, the Department may exclude your application from the evaluation process. You should be aware that giving false or misleading information to the Department is a serious offence under the Crimes Act 1900 No 40(NSW).
9. An application submitted electronically will be treated in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act2000 (NSW).
10. Assessment and approval of your application will be in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines.
11. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval under the Program. Approval is at the sole discretion of the Department.
12. the Department reserves the right to verify the information provided by you as part of your application and determine your eligibility for the Program.
13. You must seek the written consent of the Department before making any public announcement about the Program and the Department’s and the State's role in the Program.
14. Nothing in this request for applications or your application will be construed as giving rise to any contractual obligations or rights, express or implied, (other than your agreement to these Terms and the Program Guidelines).
15. If your application is successful, the information provided in your application will form part of a funding agreement to be separately agreed and signed between you and the Department.
16. If your application is unsuccessful, feedback will be provided. Unsuccessful applications will be notified via email and/or letter of the outcome of their application and will be offered further feedback if requested. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply at any time you believe you are eligible under the Program Guidelines.
17. You are not eligible for any funding until a funding agreement is agreed and signed.
18. Subject to the terms of any funding agreement entered into between you and the Department, the Department reserves the right to alter, amend, suspend, cancel or withdraw the Program for any reason and in any circumstances in its sole and absolute discretion and without notice to you.