WA Cohort Studies - Operational Support Program 2026

The WA Cohort Studies – Operational Support Program (WACS-OSP) 2026 supported eligible Western Australian cohort studies to ensure their ongoing operations and contributions to the delivery of clinical outcomes, changes to health policy, and translational health outcomes.

The WACS-OSP 2026 provided grants of up to $500,000 to WA-based cohort studies that supported a breadth of researchers and students, and that included a Scientific Advisory Committee and a Consumer and Community Advisory Group to support their operational costs. Support was made available for the 2026-27 financial year.

Funding was awarded through an assessment of research excellence based on research grant income, number of PhD students supported, and the number of new projects supported by the cohort study over the previous 3 years.

Program Status: CLOSED

The Guidelines and Conditions and the Assessment of Research Excellence spreadsheet can be accessed below.

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