You can find news items related to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) below.
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Latest news
$55.8 million for research into stem cell therapies, dementia, ageing and aged care
Applications are open for 2 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
Seeking a dynamic and visionary person to lead the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board
We are seeking nominations for the Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). AMRAB advises the Minister for Health and Aged Care on where to direct spending under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Nominations close on 11 May 2025.
Priorities updated for the Genomics Health Futures Mission
The updated Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Genomics Health Futures Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan are now available.
A big boost for health and medical research
Applications are open for 4 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
Review: The Medical Research Future Fund has elevated cardiovascular disease and stroke research in Australia
Learn about the findings of a review into the progress of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission.
$22 million for research to improve primary care in Australia
The Australian Government is investing $22 million in primary care research to ensure Australians get the best possible care. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Medical Research Future Fund boosts funding for childhood brain cancer research
The Australian Government is investing close to $20 million in funding for Australian researchers to support groundbreaking national research. This will give new hope to Australian children, adolescents and young adults with childhood brain cancers.
Survey reveals strong consumer and clinician involvement and progress towards impact in health and medical research
We have released the results of our first survey measuring the impact of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$35.7 million to support clinical trials into areas of unmet medical need
Guidelines are available for the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2024 Clinical Trial Enabling Infrastructure grant opportunity.
$18.5 million to help eight innovative startups commercialise their research into medicinal treatments
The Australian Government is supporting these startups to address critical health issues such as cancer, pregnancy conditions and eye damage. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Report highlights gender parity in Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
We have released our third report on gender data for Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities. The findings indicate a positive trend towards gender parity among researchers.
$40 million to rapidly translate research into high-quality health care
Guidelines are available for the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2024 Rapid Applied Research Translation grant opportunity.
Thank you to the members of our Medical Research Future Fund Grant Assessment Committees
The success of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant funding relies on the dedication and expertise of community members who volunteer to assess grant applications.
$55 million for research that improves the health of people with intellectual disability, chronic respiratory disease and traumatic brain injury
Applications are open for 3 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
Share your ideas on brain cancer research in Australia
We invite you to contribute to our consultation on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Australian Brain Cancer Mission.
$28 million for research into Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19
Applications are open for the 2024 Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 grant opportunity. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
AMRAB sets the Medical Research Future Fund’s Priorities for 2024–2026
The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) has finalised the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2024–2026. This fifth set of Priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) came into effect on 6 November 2024.
Audit finds Australia’s health and medical researchers are passionate, diverse and highly mobile
We have undertaken a national audit of Australia’s health and medical research workforce. You can now read our findings and learn about opportunities to support our researchers into the future.
Contribute to genomic research in Australia through our consultation and grant opportunity
Have your say on the future direction of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Genomics Health Futures Mission. Apply for a share of $50 million under the 2024 Genomics Health Futures grant opportunity.
Funding opportunity for internationally collaborative clinical trials between Australia and the United Kingdom
A new Australia-United Kingdom (UK) grant opportunity will fund platform trials that address areas of unmet clinical need. This research will improve the lives of people with serious health conditions who have limited options for prevention, diagnosis or treatment.
$6 million for research into the causes of brain cancer and new therapies
Applications are open for the 2024 Brain Cancer Discovery and Translation grant opportunity. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
Supporting rural health and medical research
Learn how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports research that improves the diagnosis, treatment and care of people in regional, rural and remote communities.
Webinar: Learn how we are supporting big ideas through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative
We invite you to join our webinar on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative on 25 October 2024.
$14 million for mental health research
The Australian Government is investing $14 million in research to protect the mental health of generations to come. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Insights into researchers supported by the Medical Research Future Fund
Learn about the diversity of researchers who have applied to, and are supported by, the Medical Research Fund (MRFF).
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