MRFF – EPCDRI – 2026 Improving Health Interventions and Services through Implementation Research Grant Opportunity

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is administering the MRFF – EPCDRI – 2026 Improving Health Interventions and Services through Implementation Research Grant Opportunity on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The grant opportunity provides financial assistance for medical research and medical innovation projects under two streams, focused on implementation research for health and wellbeing interventions. Purpose The intended outcome of the research funded by this grant opportunity is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by: Stream 1: Building the evidence base for effective implementation of health interventions Stream 2: Improving the effectiveness and quality of health and wellbeing interventions and services through robust implementation research Objectives The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects that: Stream 1: Conduct co-designed proof of concept or pilot studies to generate evidence of feasibility, affordability, acceptability, and impact of implementation strategies Stream 2: Conduct small- or large-scale multidisciplinary implementation research focused on improving the adoption, sustainability, and/or scaling of evidence-based health and wellbeing interventions, that are conducted in partnership with health service providers and consumers, and focussed on one or more priority populations To be competitive for funding, applicants must propose to conduct research that delivers against the above objectives and those of the Emerging Priorities and Consumer Driven Research Initiative. Applicants are encouraged to propose novel and/or innovative research and describe how the outcomes of the research will be translated into health benefits for Australians. An application may only be submitted to one of the two streams. Funding Total Amount Available (AUD): $20,000,000.00 Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $0.00 to $5,000,000.00 Grant Activity Timeframe, Stream 1 (Incubator grants): Within 2 years from the commencement date specified in the grant schedule Grant Activity Timeframe, Stream 2 (Targeted Call for Research grants): Within 5 years from the commencement date specified in the grant schedule Eligibility Applications will only be accepted from approved MRFF Eligible Organisations, as listed on the MRFF Eligible Organisations List on the NHMRC website Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Medical Research Future Fund – 2026 Improving Health Interventions and Services through Implementation Research Grant Opportunity Guidelines Further information on the Medical Research Future Fund is available from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's website. How to Apply Applicants are advised to read the Grant Guidelines thoroughly and liaise with the MRFF Eligible Organisation that will submit the application to identify any specific requirements that the Organisation might have. Applications must be submitted electronically using NHMRC's online granting system (Sapphire). Minimum Data closes at 5:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 03 February 2027 Questions should be submitted no later than 1:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 24 February 2027 Enquiries Contact: NHMRC Research Help Centre Phone: 1800 500 983 Email: help@nhmrc.gov.au Web: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/medical-research-future-fund