Tracker - 16 February 2026

Public consultation: revised Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) recommendations for selenium

NHMRC’s public consultation on revised NRV recommendations for selenium is now open. 

The NRVs are guidelines that describe how much of each nutrient - such as selenium – people need to stay healthy. NRVs help people in Australia and New Zealand meet their nutritional needs and aim to reduce the risk of health issues from nutrient deficiency or excess.

Public consultation will close on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:59 (AEDT). 

To provide feedback on the proposed changes visit NHMRC’s consultation hub.
 

NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health - call for patient and carer reviewers  

The European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) is seeking patient expert reviewers to assess research proposals from the patient perspective. This is a unique opportunity to ensure that funded projects truly address the needs and priorities of those affected by brain disorders.

The role of the patient reviewers is to assess the relevance and feasibility of the research proposals from the patient perspective. No prior research expertise is required. Reviewers will receive dedicated, patient friendly information materials to support their assessments.

Patient reviewers are expected to provide written assessments on approximately 6-10 proposals. Participation is optional for panel meeting where proposals are discussed with scientific and patient reviewers. 

Find out more and express your interest by 28 February 2026 on the EP BrainHealth website.
 

NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health - launch of partner finding tool

A partner finding tool (PartFinder) is available for the 2026 NHMRC-EP BrainHealth calls for proposals. This tool enables researchers and companies to search for prospective partners for their consortia.

The tool can be accessed on the PartFinder website or via a dedicated link on the webpages for each call.
 

Key NHMRC grant program dates

NHMRC grant opportunities are funded through the Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA).

The following opportunity has a minimum data due date approaching:

• 2026 Synergy Grants
  • Minimum data due on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT)

  • Applications close on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT).

    Further details including grant guidelines are available on GrantConnect.

The following opportunities are now open for applications:

• Partnership Projects PRC1
  • Minimum data due on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT)
  • Applications close on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT).
    Further details including grant guidelines are available on GrantConnect.
• 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program (GO8133)
  • Minimum data due on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT)
  • Applications close on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT).
    Further details including grant guidelines are available on GrantConnect.

Please email help@nhmrc.gov.au for further information.
 

Medical Research Future Fund – grant opportunities key dates

The following MRFF grant opportunities have opened for applications: 

• 2026 Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Grant Opportunity (GO8208)
  • Minimum data due on 20 May 2026 at 17:00 (AEST)
  • Applications close on 17 June 2026 at 17:00 (AEST).
• 2026 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity (GO8232)
  • Minimum data due on 19 August 2026 at 17:00 (AEST)
  • Applications close on 16 September 2026 at 17:00 (AEST).

The following MRFF grant opportunity has a minimum data due date approaching:

• 2025 Childhood Mental Health Research Grant Opportunity (GO7968)
  • Minimum data due on 25 February 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT)
  • Applications close on 25 March 2026 at 17:00 (AEDT).

Details on how to apply for MRFF grant opportunities and all MRFF close dates are available on GrantConnect. Applicants are reminded that only applicants who completed minimum data by the due date can submit an application. It is also the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements, including limits on the number of times a person can be named as a Chief Investigator on applications submitted to a grant opportunity.

Applicants should ensure:

• their Sapphire account is active or access to Sapphire has been requested,
• their organisation is an approved MRFF Eligible Organisation before the minimum data due date, and
• any intended participating institutions are listed in Sapphire or request that a new participating institution be added by emailing help@nhmrc.gov.au, including the institution's website address (URL) and ABN (if applicable).

MRFF grant assessment committee self nomination
Register your interest to become a member of a MRFF grant assessment committee.
 

Key dates

Please see the funding schemes and calendar page.
 

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