On 31 March 2026, NHMRC came together in Canberra to celebrate the Research Excellence Awards, recognising the exceptional people and ideas driving Australian health and medical research. The night was a true highlight, with researchers and leaders gathered to honour outstanding achievement, launch our 10 of the Best – 17th edition publication, and present the 2026 Commonwealth Health Minister’s Award. With some of the brightest minds in the room, from discoveries to world changing research, the evening showcased the depth, diversity and strength of Australia’s research community.
Excellence, recognised: a celebration of Australian research
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$66 million to fund centres of research excellence
NHMRC is investing $66 million into 22 new centres of research excellence, collectively aiming to improve health outcomes and promote or improve translation of research into policy and practice.
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Joint communiqué from ARC and NHMRC: Towards a more trusted, collaborative and connected research system
Landmark joint meeting of the ARC Board and NHMRC Council.
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NHMRC supporting international collaborations in medical research
NHMRC is investing almost one million dollars for international collaborations in medical research through the NHMRC-Horizon Europe grant scheme.
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