Insights and stories from our partners and stakeholders who are getting involved in the 90th anniversary.

Our 90th anniversary is an opportunity to engage with researchers, partners and the wider community and to share the stories, people and moments that have shaped NHMRC over 9 decades.

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Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) InSight+ article

A reflective piece marking NHMRC’s 90 year contribution to health and medical research, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read more in MJA's InSight+ article: Ninety years of funding Australian health research – and why the next decade matters more than ever.

1939 National coordination consolidates NHMRC’s 6th session convened in Adelaide, continuing a cadence of meetings that reviewed research priorities and approved funding under the MREA.
1939: NHMRC’s 6th session convene in Adelaide.

NHMRC at 90 – Professor Caroline Homer joins MJA’s podcast

To mark NHMRC’s 90th anniversary, Professor Caroline Homer AO, NHMRC Chair joined the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) podcast to reflect on our legacy – and where we’re heading next.

From our early beginnings to today, Caroline explores how NHMRC has helped shape Australia’s health and medical research system, supported world-leading discoveries, and translated evidence into better health outcomes for the community.

It’s a great listen if you’re interested in how research, policy and practice come together – and why that matters for all Australians.

As we celebrate 90 years, the conversation also looks ahead to the future of health and medical research, and the role NHMRC will continue to play in tackling emerging challenges – from discovery to impact.

Listen to the National Health and Medical Research Council celebrates its 90th anniversary – MJA Podcast (Volume 224, Issue 6 – 29 June 2026).