Applied Research Program

DVA’s Applied Research Program (ARP) commissions research that contributes to the development of improved policies and service delivery, and/or enables the Department to better identify the health and wellbeing needs of the veteran community.

The next ARP funding round will open on Monday 2nd July 2012 and close on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Research outlines received for any individual ARP Round may not be considered to be fully developed and ready for submission in that round. Advice about next steps will be provided if this is the case.

Suitable proposals will address one or more of DVA's research priorities which are detailed in the Information Sheet below. Preference may be given to proposals that also address one of the listed Specific Topics of Interest.

The ARP is not a grant scheme. It is an applied research program where the research must have a direct use to DVA policy or service delivery.

ARP Information for Researchers
DVA ARP Information for Researchers (PDF 214KB) (Word 77KB)
DVA ARP Specific Topics July 2011 (PDF 202KB) (Word 45KB)
DVA Research Services Agreement (PDF 714KB) (Word 263KB)

For further information, contact the ARP Secretariat.