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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.
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.
NHMRC Tracker—3 June 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Successful implementation of quit smoking programs
Behavioural scientist, Professor Billie Bonevski, made a career in research as she saw how many more people she could impact.
Joint guideline update ensures best available evidence for the prevention and control of infection in healthcare
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), in partnership with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), today released the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019).
Making the maternal health system better for all women
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal health, and rural and remote services are two key areas of research for Professor Caroline Homer.
NHMRC Tracker—20 May 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
National Health and Medical Research Council e-ASIA Joint Research Program Grants 2019 submission deadline
Applications for NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program Grants 2019 - submission deadline close in RGMS is 5pm AEST on 14 May 2019.
NHMRC Tracker—6 May 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Outcomes - Targeted Call for Research into Healthy Ageing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Outcomes for the Targeted Call for Research into Healthy Ageing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples will be released via email today.
Detective work in cancer research
Professor Ross Hannan is a great detective of cancer research—finding and developing new cancer treatments for patients at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
NHMRC Tracker—23 April 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Heavy traffic through the RHC close to the closing dates of grant opportunity rounds
The Research Help Centre (RHC) is experiencing a significant increase in enquires close to the closing dates of grant applications.
Updated Synergy Grants Track Record template
Track Record template for Synergy Grant applicants.
Partnership Projects 2019 Peer Review Cycle (PRC) 1
The Career Disruption and Relative to Opportunity sections (CV-CD and CV-RO) in RGMS were not migrating correctly from the CV to the Partnership Projects Assessor Snapshot.
MRFF Million Minds Mission - Release of outcomes under embargo
NHMRC will release funding outcomes under embargo today, Wednesday 10 April 2019 for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - Million Minds Mission Grant opportunity.
Release of NHMRC funding outcomes under embargo
NHMRC will release funding outcomes under strict embargo on Thursday 11 April 2019 for the following international funding schemes:
NHMRC Tracker—8 April 2019
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.