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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.
Learn about consumer involvement in research supported by the Medical Research Future Fund
Consumers bring a broad range of valuable perspectives and experiences that can improve the quality, relevance and impact of research. Join our webinar on 3 August 2023 to learn about consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$43 million for research into the better use of genomics in diagnoses and the improved mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable people
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $43 million are now available.
$29.6 million to support First Nations-led research and to help people with traumatic brain injury
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $29.6 million are now available.
Upcoming Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from July 2023.
Experts to guide Medical Research Future Fund investments in priority areas
The Australian Government has appointed 4 expert advisory panels (EAPs) to inform Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) investments in priority areas.
$73 million for medical technology and research
The Australian Government is investing $73 million for medical research facilities to support better cancer treatments, new vaccines, depression treatment and research into gut health. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Funding rates for health and medical research
Read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funding between 2020 and 2022.
$50 million investment in new models of primary care
The Australian Government has announced a $50 million research initiative to drive innovation in primary care. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Have your say on the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account
Consultation on the alignment and coordination of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) is now open.
$50 million for a new childhood mental health research plan
The Australian Government will invest $50 million in the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Childhood Mental Health Research Plan. This investment will respond to the decline of mental health, and the rise of self-harm and eating disorders, in children.
Committee to advise on Medical Research Future Fund health technology assessment investments
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Chairs Committee will advise on HTA investments under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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