About the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Mission
The Mission will invest $100 million over 10 years from 2028–29 to fund research that will improve the lives of people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
Why it is important
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions represent a significant and growing health challenge in Australia. Around one in three Australians live with a chronic musculoskeletal condition.
These conditions place a substantial burden on individuals, families, the health system and the economy. Demand for treatment and care services is expected to increase as Australia’s population ages.
The Mission responds to the need for a more coordinated and strategic approach to research in this area.
Objectives
The objective of the Mission is to:
- accelerate the generation of new knowledge
- translate research into the prevention, diagnosis and implementation of best practice care for Australians with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
Meeting our objectives
We will monitor the Mission in accordance with the principles and approach detailed in the MRFF Monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy.
Who we work with
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funds the Mission.
Our Health and Medical Research Office oversees this and other MRFF initiatives.
Apply for funding
View the MRFF grants calendar to see which grants are open, when applications close and when we expect to award funding.
Register with GrantConnect to receive notifications about future funding opportunities under this initiative.
Grants awarded
See a list of all MRFF grant recipients.
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