About the Primary Health Care Research initiative
This initiative will provide $100 million over 10 years between 2024–25 and 2033–34 for research that is relevant to primary care. There will be a focus on supporting projects that enhance equity of access to high quality primary health care.
Funding decisions will be driven by meaningful engagement with end users, to address specific needs of Australian populations, including those in rural or remote locations.
Why it is important
This initiative supports health professionals and researchers with an interest in primary care to conduct research that is relevant to their needs. As a result, patients will experience improved, evidence-based primary health care in Australia.
Objectives
The objective of this initiative is to support an increase in Australia’s evidence base in primary health care through research to improve service delivery and patient outcomes, and translate this knowledge into action.
Meeting our objectives
We will monitor the initiative 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 initiative.
The Primary Health Research Plan Expert Advisory Panel provided advice on primary health care investments under this and the Emerging Priorities and Consumer-Driven Research initiative.
Our Health and Medical Research Office oversees this and other MRFF initiatives.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) administers this initiative.
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.
Contact
For more information contact us.
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) contact