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Which treatments will save lives in ICU?
To mark International Clinical Trials Day 2020, we’re profiling REMAP-CAP, an NHMRC-supported clinical trial which was designed for pandemics and is now racing for answers
NHMRC Tracker — 18 May 2020
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities
RAO Alert - 14 May 2020
Sapphire Update
RAO Alert - 13 May 2020
Sapphire Update
Changes to Peer Review Processes for the Ideas Grant scheme in 2020
On 19 March and 27 March 2020, the CEO provided updates on NHMRC’s plans for the 2020 grant round in light of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Australian health and medical research community.
RAO Alert - 12 May 2020
New user account registrations
RAO Alert - 8 May 2020
MRFF – EPCDR - Ovarian Cancer Research Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
RAO Alert - 7 May 2020
Eligibility for Ideas Grants 2020 due to COVID-19
NHMRC Tracker — 4 May 2020
For the latest on upcoming opportunities and key dates check out our latest Tracker newsletter.
RAO Alert - 21 April 2020
RAO Guidance for Accepting NHMRC & MRFF Grants Offers in RGMS
NHMRC Tracker — 21 April 2020
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
RAO Alert - 20 April 2020
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD): Cancer Prevention Funding Call 2019 – extension of submission deadline
RAO Alert - 17 April 2020
Handling of research integrity matters during the COVID-19 outbreak
Additional NHMRC support for COVID-19 research
The Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced additional funding for research to support the response to COVID-19.
RAO Alert - 14 April 2020
Sapphire Update
RAO Alert - 9 April 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on COVID-19 outbreak and NHMRC processes
RAO Alert - 8 April 2020
MRFF – 2020 Bushfire Impact Research Funding Outcomes.
RAO Alert - 7 April 2020
The Partnership Projects 2020 scheme is now open for applications in Sapphire.
RAO Alert - 7 April 2020
NHMRC funding outcomes under strict embargo.
NHMRC Tracker — 6 April 2020
For the latest on upcoming opportunities and key dates check out our latest Tracker newsletter.
RAO Alert - 6 April 2020
MRFF Coronavirus Research Response Grant Opportunities: extensions to closing dates
RAO Alert - 3 April 2020
Unscheduled Sapphire Maintenance
RAO Alert - 2 April 2020
NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program 2020 – Extension of application period
RAO Alert - 1 April 2020
The Partnership Projects 2020 scheme is now open for applications.
RAO Alert - 1 April 2020
New NHMRC Funding Agreement, effective 31 March 2020
RAO Alert - 31 March 2020
Synergy Grant Scheme – cancelled for 2020
Update – Changes to NHMRC 2020 Funding Schemes
Further to my message to the health and medical research sector on 19 March, NHMRC has been working hard and consulting with Research Committee and a number of peak stakeholder groups to develop a way forward in these very uncertain and challenging times.
RAO Alert - 26 March 2020
NHMRC Special Initiative in Mental Health – Opens on Monday 30 March
RAO Alert - 26 March 2020
MRFF – 2020 Antiviral Development for COVID-19 Grant Opportunity open for applications - urgent call for research
RAO Alert - 26 March 2020
Email Delays
NHMRC Tracker - 24 March 2020
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Message from the CEO to the health and medical research sector
This is an uncertain time and we know many researchers are worried about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their research, grant applications and other professional activities over the coming months – on top of the concern we all share for family, friends and the wider community.
NHMRC Research Excellence Awards 2019
The annual National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards.
NHMRC Tracker — 11 March 2020
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities
Australia's third centre for innovation in regional health recognises Northern Queensland's leadership in research based health care
Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre in North Queensland has become the third Centre for Innovation in Regional Health accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
$4.8 million for collaborative health and medical research for all Australians
The Morrison Government is providing more than $4.8 million for research initiatives that will lead to improved health outcomes and preventative measures for conditions such as suicide prevention, gestational weight gain and low back pain.
NHMRC Tracker – 24 February 2020
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Sapphire Launch
NHMRC is excited to announce the launch of the new NHMRC grant management solution, Sapphire. From today, researchers and RAOs will have access to view and update their profile information in Sapphire. Information on how to access Sapphire is available on the NHMRC Sapphire Website.
$5.5 million for international research collaborations in human health
The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million in 10 ground-breaking medical research projects aimed at improving outcomes in mental health, dementia, aged care, cerebral palsy, diabetes and many more life-changing conditions.
Sapphire Update
Progress is continuing towards the implementation of the new NHMRC grant management solution, Sapphire.
Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019
National Health and Medical Research Council Section 24(1) Determination
RAO Alert - 24 January 2020
MRFF – Grant Assessment Committee expression of interest
Leveraging gluten challenge in coeliac disease to improve its diagnosis
Coeliac disease is a common autoimmune-like illness caused by gluten. The condition affects over 350,000 Australians, causing substantial morbidity, impaired quality of life and increased health care costs.
Research aims to make glaucoma treatment easier and more effective
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, with an estimated 80 million people predicted to be affected by 2020.
How different types of vegetables affect your cardiovascular health
Increasing vegetable intake is one of the cornerstones for cardiovascular health.
Delivering safe and effective medication management technology
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.
Research to overcome treatment resistance in cancer patients
Study aims to understand why resistance occurs to Venetoclax when treating blood cancers
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.
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