You can find news items related to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) below.
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$23.7 million for innovative trials that address areas of unmet medical need
Guidelines for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2023 Innovative Trials grant opportunity are now available.
$66 million for genomics research into serious diseases and common chronic conditions
The Australian Government has announced $66 million for 25 genomic research projects that will make a real difference to people’s lives. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Help make health and medical research more inclusive
Consultation on the draft Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research is now open.
$9.76 million to support the local development of lifesaving new drugs
We are investing $9.76 million in the development of lifesaving drugs and world-class treatments in Australia. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Learn about addressing Medical Research Future Fund priorities in grant applications
We invite you to join our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 2:00pm (AEDT) on 23 November 2023.
$6 million for research to tackle diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Indigenous communities
We are providing almost $6 million to boost the health and wellbeing of First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$147.5 million for research into rare illnesses, multidisciplinary primary care, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $147.5 million are now available.
$30.8 million for Indigenous-led health research
We have announced $30.8 million for Indigenous-led research into health issues facing First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$15 million for research to better treat prostate and childhood cancer
The Australian Government has announced $15 million for the development of next-generation medicines to better treat prostate and childhood cancer. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$30 million to improve children’s mental health and wellbeing
Apply for funding under the 2023 Childhood Mental Health Research grant opportunity. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Thank you to our Medical Research Future Fund Grant Assessment Committee members
The success of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant funding relies on informed and committed community members stepping forward to assess grant applications.
Express your interest in guiding the future of the Genomics Health Futures Mission
The Genomics Health Futures Mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). We invite you to express your interest in becoming a member of the next expert advisory panel (EAP) that will advise on its priorities.
$34 million for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID) and sleep apnoea
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $34 million are now available.
Join us for a webinar on the Medical Research Future Fund PASC research plan and what it means for you
We are co-hosting a webinar with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia to discuss the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PASC research plan. PASC, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, is also known as long COVID.
Improving children’s mental health and wellbeing
A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Improving health outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Supporting all Australians to be healthy through affordable, person-centred primary healthcare
A new Primary Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will support all Australians to be healthy by transforming primary healthcare.
Insights into the Medical Research Future Fund
Three new reports provide insights into the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and areas for improvement.
$8 million for research to improve mental health and prevent suicide
The Australian Government has announced $8 million for 10 mental health and suicide prevention research projects under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Join our next Medical Research Future Fund webinar for research administration officers
Our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officers (RAO) webinar is at 2:00pm (AEST) on 28 August 2023.
$10 million for research to address areas of unmet health need using existing data infrastructure in news ways
Apply for funding under the 2023 Research Data Infrastructure grant opportunity from 29 August 2023. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$1.1 million for a breakthrough lung disease scanner
The Australian Government is investing $1.1 million in a revolutionary lung disease scanner. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Shaping the future of the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account
Consultation to improve alignment and coordination between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the NHMRC Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) closed on 14 July 2023.
Improving health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID)
A new research plan to improve health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (also called long COVID) will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it meets an urgent need.
Revised national statement on ethical conduct in human research
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 sets the requirements for the ethical design, review and conduct of human research in Australia.
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