Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund (VMRAF)
Funds health and medical translation projects across universities and hospitals in Victoria.
The Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund (VMRAF) was launched in 2017 by the Victorian Government. It provides annual competitive grants to accelerate health and medical research and fast-track translation into clinical and health practice. As of Round 8 (the most recent), the program funded 122 projects totalling over AUD 22 million. Two tiers exist: Tier 1 (up to AUD 100,000) for early-stage innovative research with translation potential, and Tier 2 (up to AUD 500,000) for fast-tracking translation to clinical/health practice. Round 8 had a total budget of approximately AUD 1.5 million. Eligible recipients include universities, hospitals, research institutes, and companies operating in Victoria.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.