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.

This policy applies to Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities that open from 1 January 2026. A small number of grant opportunities may be exempted. To determine if the policy applies to a particular grant opportunity, refer to the grant opportunity guidelines on GrantConnect.

NHMRC grant holders are required to comply with this policy from 2 February 2026.

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