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NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants

NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants

Funds clinical trials and cohort studies in Australia addressing major evidence gaps in healthcare.

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The NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants 2026 round supports high-quality clinical trials and cohort studies that address important gaps in health knowledge and generate reliable evidence for clinical or public health decision-making. This scheme is the designated NHMRC pathway for projects in which a clinical trial or longitudinal cohort design is the primary research objective. The 20…

High-quality clinical trials and cohort studies addressing important evidence gaps in health knowledge, where a trial or cohort design is the primary research objective, funded through Australian NHMRC's 2026 grant round.

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.4 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: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.nhmrc.gov.au