MRFF – Rapid Applied Research Translation Initiative – Rapid Applied Research Translation Grant Opportunity

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is administering the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Rapid Applied Research Translation Initiative, Rapid Applied Research Translation Grant Opportunity, offering grants of financial assistance for medical research and medical innovation projects. About 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. Purpose The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects that: Deliver late-stage translational research that is directly relevant to clinical care, health services and/or health practices, which has the potential to be translated into existing policy and practice Use existing knowledge and evidence to support and accelerate the translation of research findings into improved health care and health interventions Address a clearly defined gap in best practice health care and health interventions to improve health outcomes, as identified by collaborating health services Involve all stakeholders relevant to the research and its translation in its conceptualisation, design and implementation, including health care consumers and providers Funding Total Amount Available: $48,100,000.00 (AUD) Estimated Grant Value: $250,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 (AUD) Grant Activity Timeframe: Within 5 years from the commencement date specified in the grant schedule Two streams of funding are available: Stream 1: The organisation undertaking the majority of the research can be in any location Stream 2: The organisation undertaking the majority of the research is in a regional, rural or remote area according to the Modified Monash Model (MM2-7). The Chief Investigator A, at least 50% of all Chief Investigators, and all research participants must be primarily resident in a regional, rural or remote area An application may only be submitted to one of the two streams. Eligibility Applications will only be accepted from approved MRFF Eligible Organisations, as listed on the MRFF Eligible Organisations List Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Medical Research Future Fund – 2026 Rapid Applied Research Translation Grant Opportunity Guidelines To be competitive for funding, applicants must propose to conduct research that delivers against the objective of this grant opportunity and the objectives of the Rapid Applied Research Translation Initiative 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 10 February 2027 Questions should be submitted no later than 1:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 3 March 2027 Enquiries NHMRC Research Help Centre Phone: 1800 500 983 Email: help@nhmrc.gov.au Web: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/medical-research-future-fund