9 September 2024

Welcome to Tracker, NHMRC’s fortnightly newsletter with the latest information on major activities and funding opportunities.

$60 million in funding announced for new Centres of Research Excellence

On Friday 30 August 2024, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP, announced the funding outcomes for the 2024 Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) grant opportunity.

Outcomes for this year’s grant opportunity include $15 million for CREs in basic science research, with one grant supporting dementia-specific research. Professor Juergen Goetz from the University of Queensland will lead a team of investigators in the first dedicated CRE to lead basic science research into improving our understanding of the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease and developing an effective treatment for the incurable disease.

Read more about the funded projects in NHMRC’s media release on the website.

 

NHMRC Speaking of Science – SOLVEing coronary heart disease with Professor Julie Redfern

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death and disease burden globally.

In recognition of World Heart Day (29 September 2024), join us as we host distinguished researcher and advocate for effective secondary prevention of heart disease, Professor Julie Redfern (Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University) for our Speaking of Science webinar series.

With over 15 years’ experience of developing, testing and implementing strategies to close evidence-practice gaps, Professor Redfern’s research has focused on improving health outcomes for people with chronic and cardiovascular diseases.

In this webinar, Professor Redfern will discuss the impactful research she leads as Chief Investigator of the SOLVE-CHD NHMRC Synergy Grant that is aiming to solve the long-standing evidence-practice gap associated with cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday 26 September 2024 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM AEST. Register on Eventbrite here. 

Please note that this webinar will be recorded and published to NHMRC’s website afterwards as part of our ‘Speaking of Science’ series. 

If you have any questions for the event organisers, you can reach us at media@nhmrc.gov.au. 

 

NHMRC impact case study: Screening to prevent bowel cancer 

Colorectal adenocarcinoma, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC) or bowel cancer, is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Australia. With one of the highest rates of CRC in the world, Australia was also the first country in the world to implement and sustain a national population-based organised CRC screening program using faecal immunochemical tests. NHMRC-funded researchers made key contributions to the program’s initial development and ongoing conduct.

Read more about this and other positive impacts arising from NHMRC grant funding in our impact case studies.

 

NHMRC-EU collaborative research grant scheme 2024

The European Commission (EC) has notified the leads of collaborative projects that have been favourably evaluated for funding through the Horizon Europe EC peer review process. Positively assessed projects involving researchers based in Australia may be eligible for NHMRC support.

To apply for funding, project CIAs are required to submit an application in Sapphire by 17:00 AEDT on Wednesday 16 October 2024. 

RAOs must contact NHMRC at international@nhmrc.gov.au with the name and email of the CIA as soon as possible, and NHMRC will provide the application form.

 

NHMRC/MREA – grant opportunity key dates 

NHMRC grant opportunities are funded through the Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA).

Closing soon:

We encourage applicants to work closely with their RAOs well in advance of the due date to ensure they can submit applications on time.

Applicants are reminded that:

  • Researchers listed on applications must have a Sapphire account. New account registrations must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to application close. 
  • The Research Help Centre will continue to respond to Sapphire-related enquiries until Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 13:00 AEST.
  • Only applicants who completed minimum data requirements by the deadline on Wednesday 28 August 2024 can submit a full application.
  • Applications submitted after close of round will not be accepted.

Further information can be found on GrantConnect. Please contact help@nhmrc.gov.au for further assistance.  

 

Medical Research Future Fund – grant opportunities key dates

The following MRFF grant opportunities have opened for applications: 

Details on how to apply for MRFF grant opportunities and all MRFF close dates are available on GrantConnect. Applicants are reminded that only applicants who completed minimum data by the due date can submit an application. It is also the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.

Applicants should ensure:

MRFF grant assessment committee self-nomination
Register your interest to become a member of a MRFF grant assessment committee.
 

Key NHMRC grant program dates

Please see the Funding schemes and calendar page.

 

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