Research funding

This section of the site contains a range of information about the research funding provided by the NHMRC.

Types of funding

The NHMRC provides funding for all areas of research relevant to human health and wellbeing.
» Learn more about the types of funding

Funding calendar

This calendar provides opening and closing dates for research funding schemes.
» Funding calendar

Apply for funding

All researchers in Australia can apply for funding, through schemes ranging from scholarships through to large research programs.
» Learn more about applying for funding

Peer review Panel members 2007

Peer reviewers provide expert scrutiny of all applications for NHMRC funding.
»Learn more about our 2007 peer reviewers

Funded grants

The NHMRC provides research support through a variety of mechanisms, including support for individuals specifc research projects and broad programs of research.
» Learn more about funded grants

NHMRC statistics and data

In this section, the NHMRC provides datasets that assist the reader to understand where the NHMRC's funding for health and medical research is directed — through our various funding schemes, by burden of disease areas, by national health priorities, and across the issues relevant to the 2007-2009 Strategic Plan. Data includes detail on funding trends, particularly since 2000.
» NHMRC statistics and data

Policy on the dissemination of research findings

The Australian Government encourages researchers to disseminate their findings as broadly as possible to allow access by other researchers and the wider community.

» Find out more about the policy