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NHMRC Tracker – 14 July 2020
For the latest on upcoming opportunities and key dates check out our latest Tracker newsletter.
Aboriginal mental health research and the importance of resilience
Developing better understanding of effective therapeutic practices with Aboriginal clients, in Aboriginal community settings, and with Aboriginal practitioners, across the spectrum of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing outcomes is the goal of Dr Graham Gee.
Addressing Australian’s national transfusion research priorities
Professor Erica Wood is head of the Transfusion Unit at Monash University. Her research describes how blood is used in Australia, and how its use can be improved and made safer and more cost-effective. Through registry data and clinical trials, and studies of novel blood products, Professor Wood and her team aim to improve access and transfusion outcomes for patients.
RAO Alert - 1 July 2020
Important information for Boosting Dementia Research Initiative grant holders
RAO Alert - 29 June 2020
MRFF – Global Health Initiative – 2019 Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Pacific Island Countries Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
NHMRC Tracker — 29 June 2020
Tracker is a fortnightly email newsletter that informs the Australian research community about major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities.
Could an antiseptic mouthwash reduce sexually transmitted infections and improve the sex life of Australians?
The 2020 Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research has been awarded to Associate Professor Eric Chow of Monash University. The award has been presented each year since 2000 and recognises the top-ranked recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grant in the Emerging Leadership Level 2 category from the previous year’s application round.
Public consultation on updated guidance on the radiological quality of drinking water
NHMRC is seeking public feedback on updated guidance that provides advice on the radiological quality of drinking water.
RAO Alert - 25 June 2020
MRFF Clinical Trials Activity Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
RAO Alert - 22 June 2020
MRFF – Stem Cell Therapies Mission – 2020 Stem Cell Therapies Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
RAO Alert - 19 June 2020
MRFF Traumatic Brain Injury Mission – 2020 Traumatic Brain Injury Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
RAO Alert - 17 June 2020
NHMRC Special Initiative in Mental Health
RAO Alert - 17 June 2020
Current NHMRC mental health funding opportunities
RAO Alert - 16 June 2020
MRFF – 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Research Grant Opportunity open for applications
RAO Alert - 15 June 2020
MRFF Research Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
NHMRC Tracker — 15 June 2020
Stay informed on major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities with our fortnightly email newsletter, Tracker.
RAO Alert - 15 June 2020
Notification of any outstanding Sapphire issues
RAO Alert - 12 June 2020
MRFF - Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 COVID-19 Immunological Studies Grant Opportunity open for applications
RAO Alert - 10 June 2020
MRFF Clinical Trials Activity Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
Sapphire News - 9 June 2020
Latest Sapphire Update
RAO Alert - 5 June 2020
Extension to Ideas Grant close – now due Wednesday 17 June 2020
RAO Alert - 5 June 2020
MRFF – Cardiovascular Health Mission – 2019 Cardiovascular Health Funding Outcomes Announced and Embargo Lifted
RAO Alert - 5 June 2020
Current NHMRC mental health funding opportunities
RAO Alert - 3 June 2020
NHMRC Special Initiative in Mental Health
Latest Sapphire Update
Sapphire Hints and Tips
RAO Alert - 2 June 2020
MRFF – 2020 Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Development Grant Opportunity – Embargo Lifted
RAO Alert - 2 June 2020
MRFF – Coronavirus Research Response – Funding Outcomes Announced
NHMRC Tracker — 2 June 2020
Stay informed on major NHMRC activities and funding opportunities with our fortnightly email newsletter, Tracker.
RAO Alert - 1 June 2020
MRFF – Coronavirus Research Response – 2020 COVID-19 Mental Health Research Grant Opportunity open for applications
Sapphire Hints and Tips
Sapphire Update
$3.65 million for international research collaborations to improve public health in built environments
The Australian Government is investing $3.65 million in five ground-breaking public health research projects.
Almost $400 million in world-leading health and medical research projects to improve the lives of all Australians.
The Investigator Grant scheme is NHMRC’s flagship scheme, developed as part of a major reform of NHMRC’s grant program. This is the second round of Investigator Grants to be awarded. A total of 237 leading researchers across all career stages will receive five-year Investigator Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
$400 million funding boost for health and medical research
The Morrison Government will invest almost $400 million in world-leading health and medical research projects to improve the lives of all Australians.
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
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.
Difference in research through prevention with Professor Emily Banks
Professor Emily Banks is focused on those unanswered questions around prevention to really make a difference.
RAO Alert - 21 April 2020
RAO Guidance for Accepting NHMRC & MRFF Grants Offers in RGMS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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