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NHMRC Ideas Grants

NHMRC Ideas Grants

Funds innovative health and medical research projects in Australia to advance clinical and community impact.

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NHMRC Ideas Grants fund innovative project-based research that addresses specific scientific questions across any area of health and medical research — from discovery science through to implementation research. The scheme is distinct from the Investigator Grants program in that funding is attached to a defined research project and team rather than to an individual researcher's salary and support. …

What this grant funds

Innovative project-based health and medical research addressing specific scientific questions across any area from discovery to implementation, excluding projects where a clinical trial or cohort study is the primary objective.

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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
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