MRFF – Indigenous Health Research Fund – 2026 Empowering Community-Controlled Research Grant Opportunity

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through: Indigenous-led research practice and governance knowledge translation evidence-based structural change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practice building on the unique knowledge, strengths and endurance of our communities, with particular reference to Country, culture and spirituality The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide a grant of financial assistance to an organisation or consortium to run an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled program to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led health and medical research projects. The successful applicant is required to undertake a review, develop a Strategic Priorities Investment Plan and partner with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research projects and researchers. This grant opportunity is being administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Further information on the Medical Research Future Fund is available from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's website. A list of Eligible Organisations can be found on the NHMRC List of MRFF Eligible Organisations webpage. Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from approved MRFF Eligible Organisations. A list of approved MRFF Eligible Organisations is available from the MRFF Eligible Organisations List on the NHMRC website. Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the IHRF - 2026 Empowering Community-Controlled Research Guidelines Grant Activity Timeframe: April 2027 Total Amount Available (AUD): $28,550,000.00 Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $28,550,000.00 to $28,550,000.00 Instructions for Application Submission: 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). Other Instructions: Minimum Data closes at 5:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 14 October 2026 Questions should be submitted no later than 1:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 4 November 2026