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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) develops and supports high quality guidelines for clinical practice, public health, environmental health and ethics.
The NHMRC Council is established under the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992 (NHMRC Act) to advise the CEO and perform functions conferred on it. Council members are appointed under section 41 (1) of the NHMRC Act for a triennium (3 years).
MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2025 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity
This overview describes how NHMRC’s grant program is expected to lead to the accomplishment of the agency’s mission. It contextualises NHMRC’s activities within the broader health research, translation and impact (RTI) system.
Worldwide, preterm birth (birth before 37 weeks) is the single largest cause of death in the newborn period and early childhood.1 In Australia each year, around 8% of babies (almost 26,000 in 2019)2 are born prematurely. A wide variety of health issues are associated with pre-term birth, including developmental delay, cerebral palsy, hearing and visual impairments, learning difficulties and psychiatric disorders. NHMRC-funded researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and other Adelaide-based institutions have made major contributions to reducing the prevalence of premature births and improving the health of premature babies.
The Animal Welfare Committee advises us about the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, in particular, for biomedical research.
Information about the functions and composition of previous NHMRC Committees and Advisory Groups.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are deeply interconnected fields that often work together to solve real world problems and drive innovation. Integration of these different fields is crucial for addressing global health challenges and has also led to Professor Shaun Gregory’s success.
Knowledge growth through research underpins improvements in Australia's health and health services. This research can be fundamental or can be applied, directly addressing clinical problems, public and environmental health issues or the provision of health services.
MRFF – Stem Cell Therapies Mission – 2025 Stem Cell Therapies Grant Opportunity
MRFF – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission – 2025 Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant Opportunity