MRFF resources
Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026-2031
This document sets the direction for the Medical Research Future Fund from 2026 to 2031. It outlines the vision, aim and strategic objectives for investment, and the guiding principles that support funding decisions and implementation.
Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026-2031 and Priorities 2026-2028 consultation report
This document summarises stakeholder feedback on the draft Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Strategy for 2026-2031 and Priorities for 2026-2028.
Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2026-2028
This document sets out priority areas for investment under the Medical Research Future Fund from 2026 to 2028. It supports the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026-2031 by guiding investment towards areas of greatest need and opportunity.
FAQs on the consideration of sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in health and medical research
Information for Medical Research Future Fund and National Health and Medical Research Council applicants on how to account for sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in their research.
Resources for considering sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in health and medical research
Information on where to access more guidance on how to account for sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in health and medical research.
Joint report on MRFF and NHMRC funding from 2021-22 to 2024-25
This report outlines Medical Research Future Fund and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding from 2021-22 to 2024-25. This is a joint Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and NHMRC report.
MRFF Reducing Health Inequities Mission – National consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan webinar – 19 August 2026 – presentation
This is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Reducing Health Inequities Mission – National consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan webinar on 19 August 2026.
Medical Research Future Fund guidance for grantees on progress reports
Information to assist Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grantees with reporting on the progress of their grant.
Evaluation of the Medical Research Future Fund Research Missions theme
A report on the review of the Medical Research Future Fund Research Missions theme.
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant recipients
This report on awarded MRFF grants, that are not under media embargo, is correct as at 10 July 2026. It includes information on grant recipients (including Grant ID), funded projects, timeframes, grant values and MRFF grant opportunity funding rates.
Medical Research Future Fund progress report template – Business Grants Hub-administered grants
The template for reporting on the progress of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants administered by the Business Grants Hub (BGH).
Medical Research Future Fund Strategy and Priorities Consultation Webinar – Q&A Report
This document covers the questions and answers asked at the Medical Research Future Fund Strategy and Priorities Consultation Webinar on 4 August 2026.
Medical Research Future Fund Strategy and Priorities consultation webinar – 4 August 2026 – presentation
This is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Strategy and Priorities consultation webinar on 4 August 2026.
Medical Research Future Fund progress report template – National Health and Medical Research Council-administered grants
The template for reporting on the progress of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants administered by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Medical Research Future Fund final report template – National Health and Medical Research Council-administered grants
The template for reporting on the outcomes of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants administered by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Consultation guide – MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026-2031 and Priorities 2026-2028
Documents relating to the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board’s (AMRAB) consultation on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) strategy for 2026-2031 and priorities for 2026-2028.
Reducing Health Inequities Mission Expert Advisory Panel – Terms of reference
This document outlines the Reducing Health Inequities Mission Expert Advisory Panel's scope, purpose, key deliverables, membership and logistical arrangements.
National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026-2036
The strategy sets out a 10-year vision for strengthening Australia’s health and medical research system. It will help shape the future of health and medical research in Australia.
MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity national consultation report – 15 April 2026
This report summarises the consultation on the 2026 Indigenous Health Research Fund grant opportunity between 17 October 2025 and 28 November 2025. The Indigenous Health Research Fund is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.
Australian Medical Research Advisory Board – Terms of reference 2026–2031
These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) for the period 2026-2031. AMRAB advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on prioritising spending from the Medical Research Future Fund.
Australian Medical Research Advisory Board – Terms of reference 2021–2026
These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) for the period 2021–2026. It also includes details on the MRFF Act 2015, logistical arrangements and membership.
Medical Research Future Fund Report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research and researchers – February 2026
A report on how the Medical Research Future Fund is supporting research to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes funding insights, facilitators and barriers to research, and impact stories.
NHMRC and MRFF Open Science Policy
This document outlines the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) policy on open science practices.
Embedding sex and gender considerations in research for better medical outcomes
A joint Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) statement about new changes to make research inclusive.
From research to translation – Cardiovascular Health Mission – 19 June 2025 – presentation
The slides of the From research to translation – Cardiovascular Health Mission webinar on 19 June 2025.
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