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MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund (IHRF)

Empowering Community-Controlled Research

Funds Indigenous-led health research led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts.

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The 2026 Empowering Community-Controlled Research grant (Grant Opportunity GO8372) is the current open round of the MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund (IHRF), an A$160 million initiative funded through Australia's Medical Research Future Fund. The IHRF targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, with a focus on Indigenous-led research governance, community-controlled practice, knowledg…

What this grant funds

Funds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led, community-controlled health research projects as part of the MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund, administered by NHMRC on behalf of DoHDA.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.11 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.health.gov.au