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Policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund grant agreement
Read our policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant agreement.
World-first discovery promises new therapy for injured or wasted muscle
Professor Peter Currie dedicated his research career to finding a treatment for incurable muscle injury and disease. In 2021 Peter’s research team published their discovery of a new biological substance needed for skeletal muscle healing. Peter thinks NAMPT could be the cure he’s been looking for.
Our Journey Our Story
Aboriginal-led research is implementing and evaluating the Debakarn Koorliny Wangkiny (Steady Walking and Talking) co-design framework. The aim is to improve mental health services for Aboriginal young people.
Music therapy eHealth supporting people with dementia
A music therapist and a human-computer interaction expert help carers use music to calm people with dementia.
Using artificial intelligence to stop antibiotic resistant superbug outbreaks in our hospitals
The SuperbugAI Flagship is developing a hospital tracking and response system to detect superbugs. The system will also support personalised treatment to improve patient survival and control outbreaks sooner.
Improving the speed and accuracy of emerging genomic technologies
Dr Ira Deveson’s ultra-fast COVID sequencing workflow made global media headlines. At the peak of the pandemic in 2020, Ira’s new workflow reduced COVID variant sequencing time from one week to 4 hours. This allowed authorities to quickly trace the sources of infections and stop them from spreading.
Helping surgeons get all the cancer out the first time
New surgical probes will help surgeons to identify microscopic cancer tissue in real time. This ability to check they have removed all the cancer during the operation will reduce the need for repeat surgery.
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.
$14.8 million for innovative mental health clinical trials
Seven clinical trials will share $14.8 million to test the use of combination therapies to treat debilitating mental illnesses. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$5.5 million for clinical trials to treat low-survival breast cancers
The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for clinical trials to treat low-survival breast cancer.
Supporting early to mid-career researchers to tackle significant health challenges
The Australian Government is providing $42.8 million to help early to mid-career researchers find solutions to Australia’s greatest health challenges. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Medical Research Future Fund support for clinical trials of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics
A new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity will support Australian medical research and innovation projects to conduct trials of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.
$276 million to support Australia’s brightest health scientists
To continue support for Australian health and medical research, the Australian Government is making available $276.4 million through 12 research grant opportunities. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Continuing Australia’s COVID-19 medical research response
The Australian Government has announced a $48 million investment into COVID-19 medical research as part of its ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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