MRFF resources
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.
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.
Resources for considering sex, gender, variations of sex characteristic 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.
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MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation – 10 November 2025 – webinar recording
This is a recording of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar on 10 November 2025.
MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar – 10 November 2025 – presentation
The slides of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar on 10 November 2025.
Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research
This document is a joint initiative by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the National Health and Medical Research Council. It aims to encourage and guide the consideration of sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in health and medical research.
Implementation of sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in the grant program – application and assessment
Requirement to account for sex, gender variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in Medical Research Future Fund and National Health and Medical Council grant applications and assessments from 2026.
MRFF Research Missions program evaluation – Background information
Information on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and our evaluation of MRFF Research Missions.
MRFF Report 2022–2024
A snapshot of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) financial support for Australian health and medical research between 2022 and 2024.
From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission – 8 August 2025 – webinar presentation
The slides of the From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission webinar on 8 August 2025.
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From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Mission – 8 August 2025 – webinar recording
This is a recording of the From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission webinar on 8 August 2025. The webinar covered the mission’s objective and priorities, the outcomes of a recent review of the mission and dementia policy in practice.
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant recipients
This report on awarded MRFF grants, that are not under media embargo, is correct as at 24 September 2025. It includes information on grant recipients (including Grant ID), funded projects, timeframes, grant values and MRFF grant opportunity funding rates.
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.
Statutory review of the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015
The Departments of Finance and Treasury have undertaken a statutory review of the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 (MRFF Act). This occurred in consultation with our department and the Future Fund Management Agency. This document reports on the findings.
Review of the Medical Research Future Fund Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
A report on the review of the Medical Research Future Fund’s Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission.
Expression of Interest – MRFF Reducing Health Inequities Mission Expert Advisory Panel
We invite applications from people interested in becoming a member of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Reducing Health Inequities Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP). Applications close on 17 October 2025.
MRFF Mission Governance
This document outlines the governance of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Missions, from development through to implementation. This includes the roles and responsibilities of the Expert Advisory Panels (EAPs) established to provide advice to the Minister for Health on MRFF Missions.
Financial assistance to support the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2022–2024
A report on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) activities and funding when the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2022–2024 were in force.
Supporting evaluation and implementation research through the Medical Research Future Fund – consultation report
Translating research into health policy, practice and systems is important for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). We consulted with experts on how the MRFF can support evaluation and implementation research. Read about our findings.
Health and medical research funders highlight importance of sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in science
A joint Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) statement supporting equity in health and medical research.
Medical Research Future Fund funding for regional, rural and remote research
Information on how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports health and medical research in regional, rural and remote communities.
MRFF Australian Brain Cancer Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan Refresh National Consultation Report – February 2025
This report summarises the consultation on the strategic documents for the Australian Brain Cancer Mission between 8 November 2024 and 20 December 2024. The Australian Brain Cancer Mission is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.
MRFF Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Implementation Plan – September 2021
This plan supported the implementation of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Roadmap between September 2021 and March 2025.
MRFF Traumatic Brain Injury Mission International Review of the Roadmap and Implementation Plan – February 2025
Read the outcomes of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Traumatic Brain Injury Mission International Review Panel meeting on 6 February 2025.
MRFF Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan National Consultation Report – March 2025
This report summarises the consultation on the strategic documents for the Traumatic Brain Injury Mission between 8 January 2025 and 10 February 2025. The Traumatic Brain Injury Mission is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) initiative.
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