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 to 2031–32)

The $6.3 billion MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan outlines the Australian Government’s plans for the use of MRFF funding from 2022–23 to 2031–32. It updates and builds on the first 10-year Investment Plan.

Read the report

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

MRFF Primary Health Research Plan

This plan supports research investments under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) that transform primary care access, equity, safety and efficiency.
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