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Policy
Administering Institution
Institutions, that receive NHMRC funding, are required to be registered as an Administering Institution.
Commissioner of Complaints
For the Commissioner to investigate a complaint you will need to specify the nature and grounds for the complaint.
Criteria for Health and Medical Research of Indigenous Australians
Where a grant involves research into the health of Indigenous Australians, the applicants are required to address how their application fulfils these criteria.
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Dissemination of research findings
To maximise the benefits from research, findings need to be disseminated as broadly as possible to allow access by other researchers and the wider community.
Joint NHMRC / AVCC Statement and Guidelines on Research Practice
This information has been provided here for archival purposes only. Please see the recently revised Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
The Statement and Guidelines exist to guide institutions in developing their own procedures and guidelines, by providing a comprehensive framework of minimum acceptable standards.
Intellectual Property Management
The National Principles of IP Management were developed to assist in the development of best practice in identifying protecting and managing IP, thus ensuring appropriate commercial outcomes from publicly funded research.
Australian Standard Research Classifications & NHMRC Keyword / Phrases
The Broad Research Area, Field of Research, Broad Health Area and Socio-Economic Objectives used by the NHMRC have been developed by the ABS.
Requirements for administering grants
All grants funded by the NHMRC are offered in accordance with the Deed of Agreement between the NHMRC and the Administering Institution. The funding includes a requirement for regular administrative activities and reporting.
Research Ethics Committee and Regulatory Approvals Clearance
Under the Deed of Agreement the Institution must meet clearance requirements and obtain and maintain the necessary approvals for the duration of the Project.
Research Funding Access Policy
Addressing Impediments to Collaboration and increasing investment in health related National Research Priorities.
Accreditation of Health and Medical Research Institutes
Health and Medical Research Institutes are an important part of the Australian health and medical research effort.
Urgent Research
The NHMRC receives many requests for research to be undertaken in urgent areas.
Policy on the phase-out of block funding
This document sets out the policy for former block-funded institutes (BFIs) who elect to take up a Transitional Block Grant in order to join the reshaped NHMRC funding scheme.