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NHMRC Update on the Australian Dietary Guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is currently undertaking a review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines. The updated guidelines are scheduled for delivery in 2026.
NHMRC Investigator Grants sets the standard for gender equity
It is an inspiring time for health and medical research in Australia as the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) sets the standard for achieving gender equity through its largest grant scheme, Investigator Grants.
Transcript: RN Breakfast interview with Professor Anne Kelso AO on gender equity in research funding
In the final days of Professor Anne Kelso’s term at NHMRC, we reflect on her contribution to the agency and the sector, including through initiatives to address gender disparities in health and medical research. Professor Kelso explained why such interventions are necessary during an interview with Patricia Karvelas on ABC Radio National Breakfast on November 15 2022.
Transcript: MJA Podcast interview with Professor Anne Kelso AO on her term as NHMRC CEO
In the final days of Professor Anne Kelso’s term at NHMRC, we are reflecting on changes that have taken place at the agency and in the wider sector while she has served as CEO. During an interview with Cate Swannell for the MJA Podcast on December 5 2022, Professor Kelso discussed some of the most significant experiences of her tenure, including the introduction of an initiative to address gender disparities in the Investigator Grant scheme.
Consultation on options to reach gender equity in the Investigator Grant scheme: Consultation closed
NHMRC's vision is a gender diverse and inclusive health and medical research workforce to take advantage of the full range of talent needed to build a healthy Australia.
NHMRC has completed its consultation on options to reach gender equity in the NHMRC Investigator Grant scheme.
'I leave not only a more confident worker but also a more confident person.'
Emily McDonald’s journey to becoming an intern at NHMRC has not been exactly straightforward.
Australia’s investment in eradicating malaria
Over the last 10 years NHMRC has invested more than $191 million in research on malaria1
NHMRC Dementia Research News
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) remains committed to supporting dementia research in Australia following the end of the Australian Government's Boosting Dementia Research Initiative (BDRI).
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.