21 April 2026

Public consultation open – Proposed updates to the Synergy Grant scheme (2027)

NHMRC has opened a public consultation seeking sector feedback on proposed changes for the Synergy Grant scheme, from the 2027 funding round.

The key proposed changes are to:

  • replace individual track record assessment with a team-based capability statement and list of each CI’s ‘Top 10 outputs’
  • add a ‘Potential for Impact’ assessment criterion
  • move to a single-stage peer review process.

For more details on these changes, and to provide your feedback, please visit NHMRC's consultation hub.

This consultation will close on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

NHMRC welcomes your views.

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