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Fellowship Awards

Research Fellowships

NHMRC Research Fellowships provide support for experienced researchers to undertake research that is of major importance in its field and of significant benefit to Australian health and medical research.

Applying for funding

The NHMRC’s Research Grants Management System (RGMS) must be used to access/enter your CV and Profile, and submit your Research Fellowship application.

Applicants who are not yet registered in RGMS should contact the Research Help Centre at help@nhmrc.gov.au for more information.

A complete Research Fellowship application consists of:

  1. Parts A and B of the application form
  2. The relevant information in your RGMS Profile and CV
  3. The uploaded PDF document containing your Proposed Research (uploaded to Part B:Propsed Research)
  4. The uploaded PDF document containing your Supervision and Mentoring (uploaded to Part B: Research Supervision and Mentoring)
  5. If required, the uploaded PDF document containing your Exceptional Circumstances (uploaded to Part B: Initial Application PRF/SPRF) for Initial Applications at PRF or SPRF only.

Prior to submission, applicants are to ensure they:

  1. Read all relevant reference material; and
  2. Liaise with their Administering Institution to identify any specific requirements that the institution may have.

Key dates

The key dates for the Research Fellowships 2012  round for funding commencing in 2013 are

  • Applications open: 12 December 2011
  • Applications close: 17:00hrs (5pm) AEDST, 9 February 2012

Reference Documentation to apply for a Research Fellowship

Applying for a One Year Extension for Retiring Fellows

Current NHMRC Fellows, who are nearing retirement and intend to remain research active, may apply for a one year extension of their Research Fellowship.  Fellows will not be required to complete a full reapplication for a new five year award nor attend an interview.

Current Fellows who wish to apply for a one year extension of their Fellowship, should email the NHMRC through their institution’s Administration Office, by the closing date for Research Fellowship applications, to: research.fellowships@nhmrc.gov.au.  Fellows must attach their signed statement, letter of intent and CV. Applicants should refer to the Research Fellowships Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2013 for further details.

Documentation to apply for a One Year Extension for Retiring Fellows

Further Information

If you require more information, direct your inquiry to your Research Administration Office in the first instance.

If you require assistance and are unable to satisfy your concern by seeking assistance through your administering institution.

Contact the Research Help Centre on 1800 500983, or email help@nhmrc.gov.au.

Practitioner Fellowships

NHMRC Practitioner Fellowships provide support for active clinicians and public health or health services professionals to undertake research that is linked to their practice or policy.

Applying for Funding

The NHMRC’s Research Grants Management System (RGMS) must be used to access/enter your CV and Profile, and submit your Practitioner Fellowship application.

Applicants who are not yet registered in RGMS should contact the Research Help Centre on help@nhmrc.gov.au for more information.

A complete Practitioner Fellowship application consists of:

  1. Parts A and B of the application form
  2. The relevant information in your RGMS Profile and CV
  3. The uploaded PDF document containing your Proposed Research (uploaded to Part B:Propsed Research)
  4. The uploaded PDF document containing your Supervision and Mentoring (uploaded to Part B: Research Supervision and Mentoring)
  5. The uploaded PDF Confirmation Letters in relation to Clinical/Public Health status and employment positions (uploaded to Part B: Funding Partner/Employers).

Note: Application for Practitioner Fellowships which are submitted without Confirmation Letters, will be deemed ineligible.

Prior to submission, applicants are to ensure they:

  • Read all relevant reference material; and
  • Liaise with their Administering Institution to identify any specific requirements that the institution may have.

Key Dates

The key dates for the Practitioner Fellowships 2012 round for funding commencing in 2013 are

  • Applications open: 12 December 2011
  • Applications close: 17:00hrs (5pm) AEDST, 9 February 2012

Reference Documentation to apply for a Practitioner Fellowship

Further Information

If you require more information, direct your inquiry to your Research Administration Office in the first instance.

If you require assistance and are unable to satisfy your concern by seeking assistance through your administering institution:

Contact the Research Help Centre on 1800 500983, or email help@nhmrc.gov.au.

Australia Fellowships

The Australia Fellowship was a one-off funding scheme proposed by the government in 2006. A pre-eminent award in health and medical research, successful Fellows have leading international status in their field and are now conducting research programs of major impact and benefit to Australia.

After five rounds and the awarding of 39 Australia Fellowships, applications are no longer accepted for this scheme.

Page reviewed: 12 December, 2012