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2019 NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation
This year's Symposium will be held in Melbourne at the Pullman Albert Park on 19-20 November 2019. The theme is "Research Translation in the digital age: harnessing the power of data and analytical technologies." Keynote and plenary speaker information is now available.
Should Australia allow mitochondrial donation?
National consultation launched today in Adelaide
RAO Alert – 18 October 2019
NHMRC funding outcomes for the 2019 Partnership Projects Peer Review Cycle 1 under embargo
How different types of vegetables affect your cardiovascular health
Increasing vegetable intake is one of the cornerstones for cardiovascular health.
RAO Alert - 09 October 2019
Outcomes of the MRFF International Clinical Trial Collaborations (ICTC) Grant opportunity- Peer Review Cycle 18.1 and 19.1-Embargo lifted
RAO Alert – Publish on 9 October 2019
Over the coming year, NHMRC is replacing RGMS with our new grants management system, Sapphire, in a modular way.
NHMRC Tracker - 8 October 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Delivering safe and effective medication management technology now and for the future
Medication errors are widely recognised as a major cause of preventable harm and death worldwide, annually costing some $42B globally and $1.28B in Australia.
RAO Alert - 02 October 2019
Investigator Grants - Now open
Research to overcome treatment resistance in cancer patients
Study aims to understand why resistance occurs to Venetoclax when treating blood cancers
Targeted Call for Research - forecast opportunity
The Forecast Opportunity for the Targeted Call for Research (TCR) into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is now available on GrantConnect
Improving stroke care in regional and rural Australia
In Australia, there is an excess burden of stroke in regional and rural areas and patients do not have the same access to specialised care as in metropolitan areas.
RAO Alert – 26th September 2019
NHMRC plans to release the Not For Further Consideration (NFFC) outcomes to Ideas Grant and Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant applicants on Monday 30 September 2019.
Connecting kids: Harnessing interpersonal connectedness to reduce suicide risk in youth
Youth suicide is a growing problem in Australia that has far-reaching effects on family, friends and the community.
Over $2 million for research focusing on reducing lung and brain injury in premature babies
Being born preterm is the greatest cause of neonatal death worldwide, with survivors at a high risk of lung, cardiovascular and brain injury. Interventions around the time of birth can significantly improve outcomes of preterm infants, with life-long benefits
MRFF – Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research Rounds 1 and 2 Funding Outcomes – embargo lifted
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced the outcomes of Rounds 1 and 2 of the MRFF Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research grant opportunity to commence in 2019.
NHMRC Tracker—23 September 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
NHMRC Tracker—9 September 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
MRFF Funded Investigator Grants
As announced by the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, on 5 September 2019, the Government will invest $32 million over the next two years to support MRFF funded Investigator Grants.
CEO Statement: New Grant Program
NHMRC’s New Grant Program commenced on 5 December 2018 with the opening of the Investigator Grant scheme.
Investigator Grants 2019 – Post award questions
Following the announcement of the Investigator Grants 2019 outcomes, Post Award questions will be considered and responded to through a regular Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) update on NHMRC’s website.
Minor updates to NHMRC’s Grantee Variations Policy
NHMRC’s Grantee Variations Policy has been updated to reflect current grant programs and allow the streamlining of grant administration processes.
New Grant Program 2019: Peer Review Factsheet
A Peer Review Factsheet for NHMRC’s new grant program is now available on NHMRC's website.
Investigator Grants 2020 eligibility
The Investigator Grants 2020 Eligibility Factsheet is now available on NHMRC's website.
Investigator Grants 2019 Outcomes Factsheet
An Investigator Grants 2019 Outcomes Factsheet is now available on the NHMRC website.
NHMRC funding outcomes – Embargo lifted
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced the outcomes of the following grant opportunities:
$440 million funding boost for vital health and medical research for all stages of life
The Morrison Government will invest over $440 million in world-leading health and medical research projects to improve the lives of all Australians.
MRFF – Keeping Australians Out of Hospital Funding Outcomes – Embargo Lifted
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced the outcomes of the MRFF Keeping Australians Out of Hospital grant opportunity to commence in 2019.
NHMRC Tracker—26 August 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Investigator Grant Application Assessment Summaries
Please note that Application Assessment Summaries (AAS) for the 2019 Investigator Grants funding round are now available through RGMS.
NHMRC funding outcomes under strict embargo
NHMRC anticipates releasing funding outcomes under strict embargo for the following schemes by the afternoon of Thursday 22 August 2019:
NHMRC Tracker—12 August 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
2019 RAO seminar
The 2019 Research Administrators’ Seminar will be held 29-30 October 2019 in association with the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) and in partnership with the Australian Research Council (ARC).
$7 million for international collaborative health research
The Morrison Government is contributing more than $7.3 million for collaborative research projects between Australia, the European Union, the United Kingdom’s National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD).
Nominate to participate in Peer Review Panels for 2020
Researchers are now able to nominate themselves to be considered for appointment to NHMRC expert review panels through RGMS.
NHMRC Tracker—29 July 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Outcomes - Boosting Dementia Research Grant schemes
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, announced the outcomes for the following funding schemes:
$21 million for dementia research
The Morrison Government will provide $21 million for 13 research projects that will focus on risk reduction, prevention and tracking of dementia, Australia's second leading cause of death.
NHMRC Tracker—15 July 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Statement from NHMRC CEO
I refer to the article published in Business Insider on 9 July 2019 including suggestions from Professor Nikolai Petrovsky about where NHMRC directs its funding.
$5.6 million for research into healthy ageing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
The Morrison Government is investing more than $5.6 million in medical research focusing on healthy ageing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research 2018
Outstanding researcher recognised with Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for excellence in health and medical research.
NHMRC Tracker—1 July 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Boosting Dementia Research Grant scheme rounds under embargo
Boosting Dementia Research Grant scheme release of funding outcomes strictly under embargo.
Direct Research Costs guidelines updated
NHMRC Direct Research Costs (DRC) guidelines have been revised to align with NHMRC’s new grant program and provide guidance on expenditure of NHMRC funds.
Release of Outcomes under embargo – MRFF Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research – Round 2
NHMRC will release outcomes UNDER EMBARGO today, Tuesday 25 June 2019 for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research Grant Opportunity – Round 2.
NHMRC Tracker—17 June 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Release of outcomes under embargo: MRFF Keeping Australians Out of Hospital and MRFF Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research – Round 1
NHMRC will release outcomes UNDER EMBARGO today, Wednesday 05 June 2019 for two Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities:
Notify NHMRC of delays to your research activity
A reminder that Administering Institutions must immediately notify NHMRC in writing if it becomes aware of any delay of a research activity.
Embargo lifted – MRFF Million Minds Mission funding outcomes
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced the outcomes of the MRFF Million Minds Mission grant opportunity to commence in 2019.
Healthcare key to bridging determinants of health
“Capacity development is something I’m really passionate about and there is definitely a need for it” - Dr Odette Pearson.