On 31 March 2026, NHMRC came together in Canberra to celebrate the Research Excellence Awards, recognising the exceptional people and ideas driving Australian health and medical research. The night was a true highlight, with researchers and leaders gathered to honour outstanding achievement, launch our 10 of the Best – 17th edition publication, and present the 2026 Commonwealth Health Minister’s Award. With some of the brightest minds in the room, from discoveries to world changing research, the evening showcased the depth, diversity and strength of Australia’s research community.
Excellence, recognised: a celebration of Australian research
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$31 million to strengthen Australian health and medical research partnerships
NHMRC is supporting health and medical research partnerships that will improve health services and processes within Australia through an investment worth more than $31 million.
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New national Statement on consumer and community involvement in health and medical research
NHMRC and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) have today released the new Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research (the Statement).
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$15 million investment to tackle early onset cancer
In a joint funding initiative, NHMRC and Cancer Australia are investing $15 million into high quality health and medical research to enhance understanding of early onset cancer.
Significant projects that support improvement of human health.