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National Health and Medical Research Council

Funds Australian health and medical research, translation, and researcher development across priority health areas.

Australiawww.nhmrc.gov.au
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Annual funding—
Programs4
Active grants1
Total grants4
About

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's peak public funder for health and medical research. It has operated since 1937 under the NHMRC Act 1992 as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity, and its own grant system is built around the Medical Research Endowment Account.

Core schemes include Investigator Grants, Ideas Grants, Synergy Grants, Partnership Projects, Developm…

Programs & grants under this funder
NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants

Funds rigorous clinical trials and cohort studies in Australia to strengthen health evidence.

1 grant
NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
Scheduled
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NHMRC Ideas Grants

Funds innovative health and medical questions in Australia through investigator-led grant opportunities.

1 grant
NHMRC Ideas Grants
Between cycles
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NHMRC Investigator Grants

Supports outstanding Australian health and medical investigators at every career stage with stable project backing.

1 grant
NHMRC Investigator Grants
Between cycles
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NHMRC Partnership Projects

Connects Australian researchers and service agencies through partnerships that translate evidence into policy.

1 grant
NHMRC Partnership Projects
Open
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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nhmrc.gov.au