Medical Research Future Fund

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $20 billion long-term investment supporting Australian health and medical research. The MRFF aims to transform health and medical research and innovation to improve lives, build the economy and contribute to health system sustainability.

Learn about the MRFF

Find out what the MRFF is, how its funding works, who manages it and how it is helping Australians to have a healthier future.

See all awarded MRFF grants

Discover comprehensive information about the projects the MRFF is funding in this searchable spreadsheet.

View our grants calendar

See which grants are open, when applications close, and when we expect to award funding.

Apply for MRFF grants

The government's grants hub – GrantConnect – handles all MRFF grant applications.

Medical Research Future Fund 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 – 2031-32)

The Government announced the $6.3 billion, MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan. This plan continues our support for lifesaving research, job creation, local industry and growing Australia’s reputation as a world leader in medical research.

See our MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan

All MRFF initiatives

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports a range of research initiatives to improve the health of Australians. Discover the details of the initiatives we’re funding.

See our initiatives

MRFF videos

Hear from prominent members of the research community talking about how the MRFF is helping Australians.

Learn about the MRFF through our webinars.

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Subscribe to MRFF updates

Subscribe to our newsletter to keep you up to date with MRFF news.

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Latest resources

Latest resources

Appendix A – MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission projects funded as of March 2023

Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Implementation Plan identifies Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission projects funded as at March 2023.

Principles for consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund

This document outlines the principles for consumer involvement in Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded research. It also includes guidance on their implementation.

Appendix A – MRFF Cardiovascular Health Mission projects funded as of March 2023

This is Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission Implementation Plan. It identifies Cardiovascular Health Mission projects funded as at March 2023.

Performance indicators towards the impact of the Medical Research Future Fund

This document explains the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) performance indicators and their contribution to measuring the impact of the MRFF.
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