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$34 million for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID) and sleep apnoea
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $34 million are now available.
Join us for a webinar on the Medical Research Future Fund PASC research plan and what it means for you
We are co-hosting a webinar with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia to discuss the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PASC research plan. PASC, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, is also known as long COVID.
Improving children’s mental health and wellbeing
A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Improving health outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Supporting all Australians to be healthy through affordable, person-centred primary healthcare
A new Primary Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will support all Australians to be healthy by transforming primary healthcare.
Insights into the Medical Research Future Fund
Three new reports provide insights into the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and areas for improvement.
$8 million for research to improve mental health and prevent suicide
The Australian Government has announced $8 million for 10 mental health and suicide prevention research projects under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Join our next Medical Research Future Fund webinar for research administration officers
Our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officers (RAO) webinar is at 2:00pm (AEST) on 28 August 2023.
$10 million for research to address areas of unmet health need using existing data infrastructure in news ways
Apply for funding under the 2023 Research Data Infrastructure grant opportunity from 29 August 2023. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$1.1 million for a breakthrough lung disease scanner
The Australian Government is investing $1.1 million in a revolutionary lung disease scanner. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
mRNA therapies to stop heart disease
Associate Professor Xiaowei Wang wants to stop heart disease. To reach this goal, Xiaowei is developing mRNA therapies. She uses nanoparticles in nasal spray and with ultrasound to target these therapies to disease sites in the body.
Shaping the future of the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account
Consultation to improve alignment and coordination between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the NHMRC Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) closed on 14 July 2023.
Improving health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID)
A new research plan to improve health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (also called long COVID) will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it meets an urgent need.
Revised national statement on ethical conduct in human research
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 sets the requirements for the ethical design, review and conduct of human research in Australia.
Learn about consumer involvement in research supported by the Medical Research Future Fund
Consumers bring a broad range of valuable perspectives and experiences that can improve the quality, relevance and impact of research. Join our webinar on 3 August 2023 to learn about consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Reducing the stigma of elder abuse to improve older people’s health
Elder abuse causes declining physical and mental health in older people. But older people are often too ashamed to report it. Professor Bianca Brijnath is trialling a new model of care to help older people report abuse and improve their health.
$43 million for research into the better use of genomics in diagnoses and the improved mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable people
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $43 million are now available.
The National One Stop Shop – a national platform for health-related human research
The consultation report for the National One Stop Shop for Clinical Trials and Health-related Human Research is now available.
$29.6 million to support First Nations-led research and to help people with traumatic brain injury
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $29.6 million are now available.
Upcoming Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from July 2023.
Experts to guide Medical Research Future Fund investments in priority areas
The Australian Government has appointed 4 expert advisory panels (EAPs) to inform Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) investments in priority areas.
Finding a drug to protect the heart from damage by COVID-19
COVID-19 can be fatal for patients with heart disease. Even patients without heart disease can suffer damage to their heart. Bioengineer Professor James Hudson has found a drug which could protect our hearts from this damage.
$73 million for medical technology and research
The Australian Government is investing $73 million for medical research facilities to support better cancer treatments, new vaccines, depression treatment and research into gut health. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Funding rates for health and medical research
Read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funding between 2020 and 2022.
$50 million investment in new models of primary care
The Australian Government has announced a $50 million research initiative to drive innovation in primary care. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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