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The $24 billion MRFF is supporting researchers to turn big ideas into lifesaving and life-changing treatments for Australia and the world. Funded projects range from early ideas and approaches never tried before, to large-scale, long-term research and final commercial launches. Brilliant examples include:
- an artificial heart that keeps patients alive until a donor heart transplant becomes available
- bionic glasses that give blind and visually impaired people a sense of sight through sound
- lightweight brain scanners that rapidly deliver pre-hospital stroke care by air and road ambulances
- a medical brain monitor that keeps patients optimally anaesthetised and pain free during surgery.
The MRFF stands apart from other government health and medical research funding because it:
- funds priority-driven research that meets national health needs
- focuses on commercialisation, translation and real-world impact
- is agile enough to address emerging health issues
- supports Australia’s health system economically and sustainably
- empowers consumers to contribute to research at every stage.
With the Australian Government’s commitment of another $6.5 billion over the next 10 years, the MRFF will continue to help advance health and medical research in Australia.
Learn more about the MRFF.