This section of the site provides details of the successful NHMRC funding recipients for 2008.
Human Genome Organisation
The Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) is the international organisation of scientists involved in human genetic and genomic research.
The NHMRC has elected to be a corporate member of HUGO for the period 2009–2011. NHMRC's corporate membership of HUGO supports the NHMRC's objective of contributing to global improvements to human health through international partnerships and is therefore clearly aligned with the NHMRC's strategic direction.
Benefits to the Australian and global research communities that flow from HUGO include opportunities for Australian researchers to participate in global discussions, establish collaborations around human genome and genetic research and attend international conferences, symposia and workshops.
For further information regarding HUGO please refer to the HUGO website at: http://www.hugo-international.org/.
Translating knowledge into better health23 December 2008
Indigenous and older Australians will be the main winners in the latest round of research grants from NHMRC. Nine capacity building grants totaling $18.2 million have been awarded to university research teams across Australia. These grants will support work in population health and health services.
Grants translate research into practice28 SePtember 2008
NHMRC is pleased to announce more than $21 million in grants under the Career Development Awards scheme. Fifty-four grants have been funded, with 32 in the area of biomedical research and 12 in population health. The remainder are in the clinical and industry research fields.
Round 3 Palliative Care Research Program Grants24 September 2008
Sixteen researchers have received grants to conduct research into palliative-care practices.
The Rudd Government today announced almost $740,000 in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding.
Grants to help buy research equipment24 September 2008
NHMRC has announced $9 million in funding to help institutions buy larger items of equipment to support competitively funded health and medical research.
Round 2 NHMRC dementia grants3 March 2008
Round 2 NHMRC dementia grants have been released by the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot.