NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centres are leading centres of excellence and collaboration in health and medical research, research translation, research-infused education and training, and outstanding health care.

What do the Research Translation Centres do and why

The accredited Research Translation Centres work both independently and collaboratively to drive improvements in health services and clinical trials in Australia. They also work effectively with end-users of research, ensuring that their research is informed by a range of perspectives and identified needs.

NHMRC recognises the valuable role that the NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centres play in supporting the research translation into healthcare locally, as well as across Australia.

Research Translation Centres collaborate nationally as the Australian Health Research Alliance.

Further information on the valuable work the Research Translations Centres undertake is available on the Impact and outcomes tab.

NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centres

There are 12 NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centres in Australia:

Emerging centres

NHMRC recognises the following collaborations as emerging Research Translation Centres. These centres are considered to have the potential to achieve the required characteristics for accreditation but need more time to develop in particular areas.

Read more from the accreditation process tab on how to become a Recognised Research Translation Centre.

Reach

The 14 centres provide near national geographic coverage, with 5 of the Research Translation Centres having a regional, rural and remote health focus (previously known as Centres for Innovative Regional Health).

Map of Australia with Research Translation Centre locations.
Source: Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA)