You can find news items related to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) below.
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Consultation on the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
Consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan for the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission is now open.
Report on the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
Read about the review of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission.
Join our next Medical Research Future Fund webinar
We invite you to join us for our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar at 1:30pm (AEDT) on 15 November 2022.
Refresh of assessment criteria for Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
Read about changes to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) assessment criteria and what they mean for MRFF applicants.
$86 million for genomic, data infrastructure, and treatment and intervention research
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $86 million are now available.
$16.9 million for medical research and technology innovations
The Australian Government will invest $16.9 million to support the transition of 15 cutting-edge projects into clinical practice. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$5.4 million for brain cancer research
The Australian Government is providing more than $5.4 million to support ground-breaking brain cancer research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$156 million to support innovative medical research
The Australian Government is investing $156.7 million in 93 innovative medical research projects to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Acknowledging Medical Research Future Fund assessors
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Roll of Honour celebrates the people who contributed to the MRFF grant assessment process in 2021-2022.
$31.5 million to boost support for COVID-19 research
The Australian Government is providing $31.5 million to support medical researchers to drive, and contribute to, global efforts to understand and treat COVID-19. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Consumer priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund
We asked members of our new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Consumer Reference Panel (CRP) about their top priorities.
Medical Research Future Fund webinar for research administration officers
We invite you to join us for the inaugural Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officer webinar at 2:00pm (AEST) on 4 August 2022.
Policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund grant agreement
Read our policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant agreement.
Update on the proposed changes to the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015
The Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (IFLA Bill 2021) has lapsed following the federal election announcement.
$15 million to support Mitochondrial disease research
The Australian Government will invest up to $15 million to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of implementing mitochondrial donation reproductive technology following the passing of Maeve’s Law.
Join our next Medical Research Future Fund webinar
We invite you to join us for our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar at 10:30am on 12 April 2022.
Mental health experts to guide the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
A new expert advisory panel will guide research into mental health under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunity gender data
A report on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity gender data is now available.
Budget 2022-23: Investments in life-saving health and medical research
The Australian Government has announced investments in the Medical Research Future Fund and a new plan for biotechnology in Australia in the 2022-23 Budget.
Policy statement for Department of Health staff participating in activities funded by Medical Research Future Fund
Read our policy for Department of Health staff who participate in activities funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
World’s first lung scanner brings hope for people living with lung conditions
Funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has supported the development and commercialisation of the world’s first dedicated lung scanner.
Why assess MRFF grants? Our Roll of Honour members explain
Have you thought about participating in MRFF grant assessment committees? Read the experiences of our assessors and find out how to nominate.
Support for research to reduce pressure on emergency departments
The Australian Government will invest up to $24 million in research to improve acute care systems and reduce emergency department waiting times. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$21.8 million to turn medical research into better patient care
The Australian Government is investing more than $21 million to help turn vital medical research into better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.
$63.4 million for rare cancers and rare diseases research
The Australian Government has announced 27 grant recipients under the 2021 Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need (RCRDUN) grant opportunity.
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