Sapphire user experience survey and reference groups
Sapphire user experience survey
NHMRC recently announced the future of its grant management system Sapphire, which involves transitioning Sapphire from a vendor-managed system to an internally managed and configured system by mid-2027. With this move, NHMRC hopes to build confidence in Sapphire, reduce administrative burden, and ensure it remains fit for purpose in a dynamic research funding environment.
To support this transition, we invite members of the research community to provide feedback on the current Sapphire system and assist in identifying challenges or areas for improvement.
We invite you to fill out the Sapphire user experience survey and share it within your networks.
Call for Sapphire refresh reference groups
NHMRC is seeking to establish external reference groups to contribute to requirements gathering and user acceptance testing throughout various phases of the project.
If you are interested in joining a Sapphire refresh reference group, please indicate this when completing the Sapphire user experience survey. Alternatively, email Sapphire.Refresh@nhmrc.gov.au and include your Sapphire role (i.e. grant applicant, peer reviewer etc.). We will reach out to individuals as opportunities arise.
Your feedback and engagement are vital to ensuring Sapphire continues to meet the needs of a dynamic research funding environment.
For further queries, contact Sapphire.Refresh@nhmrc.gov.au.