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The report from an NHMRC-organised workshop that brought together experts to discuss the opportunities and risks from the use of AI in NHMRC and the Department of Health and Aged Care Health and Medical Research Office (HMRO)-funded health and medical research, and its translation. This was to ensure Australia is well positioned to make the best use of the technologies to improve human health.
Developed through consultation with other Australian Government agencies, our Strategic Opportunities report outlines more specific and targeted initiatives that National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) could undertake to achieve the actions and goals set out in the International Engagement Strategy 2023–2026.
Our current legislative basis is the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992 (NHMRC Act). We are responsible to the Commonwealth Minister for Health.
NHMRC Scientific Progress Report for NHMRC funded grants
The information described in the disclosure log table below has been released by NHMRC under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and is available for public access.
Led by the CEO, our leadership and governance ensure NHMRC operates effectively and efficiently at all levels. This allows us to remain focused on the health care areas that matter most to Australia. Our leadership team has considerable experience in research strategy and programs, evidence-based medicine, research policy and translation, and corporate operations. We use their collective skills to develop strategic initiatives to improve Australian health and support health research.
NHMRC and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing hosted a webinar on sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in health and medical research in November 2025.
The translation of health and medical research provides the best opportunity for populations to receive excellent health care, and drives advances and breakthroughs in health care in Australia.
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.
The 2025 Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research has been awarded to Dr Ziad Nehme from Monash University and Ambulance Victoria.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) understands the importance of engaging with consumers and the community on our role and activities. We also provide leadership and guidance to the health and medical research sector on the meaningful engagement of consumers throughout all stages of research and health care.
Consumer and community representatives bring their lived experience to the peer review process that helps identify the best and most relevant research to improve the health of Australians.
NHMRC and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) are promoting excellence in consumer and community involvement through videos and case studies.
Online engagement report for the review of the 2016 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research.
Adopt, adapt or start from scratch There are a number of important factors to consider before you adopt or adapt an existing guideline, rather than starting a new one from scratch
This section includes questions and answers about the review of PFAS in drinking water.
These guidelines outline ethical principles for health professionals involved in donation after death and provide guidance on how these principles can be put into practice.