Original release date: 5 March 2025

This GRLO training session covered the finance section of the grant management system for PhD applications. The presenter explained in-kind and cash contributions, emphasising that only project-specific items beyond standard PhD provisions should be included—such as specialised equipment or targeted training—whilst excluding typical resources like office space or academic supervisor salaries. The application deadline is Friday at 11:59 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Key reminders included: avoid submitting test applications, divide one-off contributions by four when entering annual values, and complete each section before saving. For applications with multiple industry partners, the primary partner should be listed with additional letters of intent submitted separately. Participants were encouraged to seek help early through drop-in sessions rather than waiting until the deadline.