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Grant opportunity to improve digital frontline health care
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting research projects using the latest digital and mobile technology to improve primary health care delivery.
Funding boost for research into COVID-19 treatments
The Australian Government has announced $5 million for research into a new, effective and safe antibody treatment to combat COVID-19. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
ANAO audit of the administration of the Medical Research Future Fund
The Department of Health has published a resource on the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) audit of the administration of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Updated Medical Research Future Fund grant reporting requirements
Changes to Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant reporting requirements will help evaluate and monitor how well the MRFF is meeting its goals.
$79 million to turn ideas into new treatments
The Australian Government is providing $79 million to help turn research and innovation projects into life-saving medical devices, medicines and digital health technologies.
New Medical Research Future Fund Eligible Organisation arrangements
Organisations can now apply to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to be certified as a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Eligible Organisation (EO). This will allow them to apply for MRFF grant funding managed by the NHMRC.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd – Address to the Australian Medical Association National Conference
Read Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's address to the Australian Medical Association (AMA) 2021 National Conference on 31 July 2021.
Innovative grant approaches used to tackle complex health problems
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is using innovative grant models to help find solutions to significant health challenges and to turn knowledge into practice.
Research to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting research to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies.
Australians leading COVID-19 research
The Australian Government has made available $96 million under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for the national effort fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
MRFF funding for Australians leading COVID-19 research
The Australian Government has made available $96 million for the national effort fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about some projects, supported by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
$180 million in medical research to improve the lives of Australians
The Australian Government is investing $180 million in ground-breaking medical research projects around Australia to improve the lives of Australians and their loved ones.
$12.9 million for research to improve health outcomes for Australian patients
The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for seven new data research projects.
Medical research to help pharmacists support the safe use of medicines
The Australian Government is investing $11.7 million in medical research for pharmacists to support patients with the safe use of medicines. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Improving septic shock treatment
The international Pragmatic Pediatric Trial of Balanced vs NormaL Saline Fluid in Sepsis will compare two treatments commonly used to treat sepsis in children to compare their safety and effectiveness.
Report on financial support for medical research and innovation
A report on the financial support provided by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) between 2018 and 2020 for medical research and innovation is now available.
Medical Research Future Fund projects improving the lives of vulnerable Australians
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Projects highlights the work of some of our best and brightest researchers.
Leading the world in phenomics
Your phenome is a dynamic fingerprint of your unique biology. The Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) studies phenomes to better understand diseases and an individual’s disease risk.
Sound approach helps babies with hearing loss
Infants with hearing impairment can struggle to learn language and engage fully with the world around them. But a new clinical tool – EarGenie™ – promises to give them a head start soon after birth.
Getting rid of childhood brain cancer
The Zero Childhood Cancer Personalised Medicine Program (ZERO) is helping to improve survival outcomes for kids most at risk.
Supporting MND patients to access innovative treatments
Researchers tested a drug that could help to treat Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Thanks to donors and almost $2 million in MRFF funding, the trial was run at 6 centres.
Genetic testing gives couples family planning choices
Mackenzie's Mission is a ground-breaking initiative which identifies the risk of having a child with a genetic condition.
Reducing clot complications
Blood clots in leg veins and lung arteries are a significant public health problem. A new international clinical trial will test the 2 drugs currently used for treatment to compare safety and complications.
Breathing new life into neonatal research
A premature infant's lungs lack a critical chemical that allows them to 'open' or 'fill'. To address this issue, the largest ever respiratory intervention trial is now underway in delivery rooms across the world.
Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities calendar
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities calendar is now available.
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