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$14.8 million for innovative mental health clinical trials
Seven clinical trials will share $14.8 million to test the use of combination therapies to treat debilitating mental illnesses. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$5.5 million for clinical trials to treat low-survival breast cancers
The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for clinical trials to treat low-survival breast cancer.
Supporting early to mid-career researchers to tackle significant health challenges
The Australian Government is providing $42.8 million to help early to mid-career researchers find solutions to Australia’s greatest health challenges. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Medical Research Future Fund support for clinical trials of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics
A new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity will support Australian medical research and innovation projects to conduct trials of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.
$276 million to support Australia’s brightest health scientists
To continue support for Australian health and medical research, the Australian Government is making available $276.4 million through 12 research grant opportunities. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Continuing Australia’s COVID-19 medical research response
The Australian Government has announced a $48 million investment into COVID-19 medical research as part of its ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Celebrating Medical Research Future Fund assessors
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Roll of Honour celebrates the people who have contributed to the MRFF grant assessment process since 2015.
Charting the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board’s direction for 2021-2026
The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) has determined its terms of reference and aims for 2021-2026.
Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021–26 and the related Priorities
The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021–2026 sets out the vision, aim and strategic objectives of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The second strategy was registered on 8 November 2021.
$62 million in research grants to improve health care and practice
The Australian Government is supporting researchers to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by accelerating research knowledge and outcomes into health care and practice. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Invitation to learn more about the Medical Research Future Fund
Registrations are open for the next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar.
$30 million to support key areas of medical research
The Australian Government is investing up to $30 million in health and medical research to help bring ground-breaking discoveries to fruition. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund.
Supporting research to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports research projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Next steps for the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
A new expert advisory panel and evaluation are set to inform the future of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. The mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$25 million to boost stem cell research in Australia
The Australian Government is boosting Australian led stem cell research through $25 million in grants. Funds are from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
New hope for Australians living with brain cancer
Australians living with the most common and deadliest form of brain cancer will be given new hope. Thanks to a patient-focused clinical trial for Australians with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
$90 million to help Australians live longer and healthier lives
The Australian Government is opening two medical research grant rounds, worth $90 million to help accelerate Australian-led genomics and cardiovascular research.
Improving the lives of Australians through health and medical research
The Australian Government is investing $9.2 million in 12 new health and medical research projects. Transforming their ideas into life-saving medicines, devices and treatments for the patients of the future.
$25.5 million to support research to improve the quality of life for Australians as they age
The Australian Government has announced $25.5 million for research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$4 million for traumatic brain injury research
The Australian Government has announced $4 million for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Have your say on the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and Priorities
Consultation is now open on the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021-2026 and related Priorities.
Grant opportunity to improve digital frontline health care
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting research projects using the latest digital and mobile technology to improve primary health care delivery.
Funding boost for research into COVID-19 treatments
The Australian Government has announced $5 million for research into a new, effective and safe antibody treatment to combat COVID-19. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
ANAO audit of the administration of the Medical Research Future Fund
The Department of Health has published a resource on the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) audit of the administration of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Updated Medical Research Future Fund grant reporting requirements
Changes to Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant reporting requirements will help evaluate and monitor how well the MRFF is meeting its goals.
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