Applications open on 30 March 2026 and close 29 May 2026.
Innovation scholarships provide up to $15,000 to support nurses and midwives to trial and apply new ideas and innovative change that improves clinical practice, patients' experience and outcomes in the public health system.
An innovative approach is usually something that hasn't been tried before, or a new approach to an existing problem or issue.
The World Health Organisation defines health innovation as a new or improved solution with the transformative ability to accelerate positive health impact.
Applications open on 30 March 2026.
Applications close on 29 May 2026.
Successful applicants will be notified around 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.
To be eligible to apply for an innovation scholarship applicants must be:
As part of the application process, applicants must complete an Innovation Scholarship application form and provide a letter of support from your local health district/specialty network District Director of Nursing and Midwifery, and email both to the Nursing and Midwifery Office at MOH-Nurse@health.nsw.gov.au
Use our helpful project guide when planning your project.
80% of an applicant team must be nurses and/or midwives employed by NSW Health.
A progress summary report must be provided to the Nursing and Midwifery Office 6 months after the project begins and when it is completed.
Innovation projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding.
Funding will be provided to local health districts/specialty networks via budget supplementation from the Nursing Midwifery Strategy Reserve in FY27. Only up to 25% of funding requested can be provided for items of capital expenditure, travel, accommodation, equipment or other similar expenses.
Funding will not be provided for:
The Nursing and Midwifery Office may publish information on successful applications.
If you have any further questions, please email Nursing and Midwifery Office or phone (02) 9391 9528.
