Tracker - 18 November 2024

NHMRC Speaking of Science – emerging international trends in sex and gender science with Dr Cara Tannenbaum

When it comes to our health and wellbeing, differences between sex and gender matter and the more consideration that we give to these differences, the more we can improve health outcomes for all Australians.

Having worked on implementation of sex and gender research funding policies in Canada, the United States, the Netherlands and Europe, Dr Cara Tannenbaum is joining us to share the lessons learned and advise on best practices for Australia. This webinar falls under our Speaking of Science series and will take place on Tuesday 26 November 2024 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM AEDT.

 Dr Tannenbaum will discuss the emerging international trends in sex and gender science, coinciding with the recent release of the NHMRC–MRFF joint Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research, an important deliverable in NHMRC’s progress towards gender equity.

There will be an opportunity to engage and ask questions of our inspiring international guest speaker through a thought-provoking Q&A session.

Register for the webinar on Eventbrite.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded and published to NHMRC’s website afterwards and if you have any questions, contact media@nhmrc.gov.au.

Reminder: nominations open - NHMRC Biennial Awards

Do you know a researcher who is an excellent leader in their field or who has made outstanding contributions to the health and medical research sector?

There are 6 award categories, including a brand-new award for 2025: 

• Consumer Involvement Award 
• Ethics and Integrity Award 
• Research Quality Award 
• Science to Art Award 
• Outstanding Contribution Award* 
• Peer Review Excellence Award (NEW)*.

Nominations for the 2025 Biennial Awards are currently open and will close on Friday 31 January 2025 at 17:00 AEDT.

*Nominations for these awards are by invitation only and will be identified by the office of NHMRC.

Centering Indigenous research excellence now and into the future

NHMRC is committed to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through funding research of the highest quality, integrity and excellence.

NHMRC will pilot a question in our 2025 Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) grant opportunity, asking applicants to answer how their research application benefits Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health and contributes to Closing the Gap targets.
Responses will be considered by peer reviewers in the overall assessment of the application, using the existing scheme-specific assessment criteria in the context of the relevant field of research.

The 2025 CRE grant round will close on Wednesday 4 December 2024.

Read more on how NHMRC is centering Indigenous research now and into the future on our News Centre.

Forecast opportunity: Targeted Call for Research on addressing the needs of people with high healthcare service utilisation 2024

NHMRC is considering opening a grant opportunity in late 2024 that aims to address the needs of people with high healthcare service utilisation. There is lack of research on the experience, needs and health care journey of people with high healthcare service utilisation from a consumer perspective and the key factors that lead to frequent use of health services.  

The proposed opportunity will facilitate research that will improve understanding of the patient journey, where the critical issues are for people to access timely and appropriate care in diverse geographic locations and in different sectors of the healthcare services.

Full details of this forecast opportunity are available on GrantConnect. Interested parties can watch the forecast opportunity (by clicking the star icon) to be alerted via email of any updates to the notice, including publication of grant guidelines.

Please contact help@nhmrc.gov.au for further information.

Forecast opportunity: 2025 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program

NHMRC is considering participating in the 2025 e-ASIA Joint Research Program (JRP) 14^th call for proposals in the health research stream, on the topic of infectious diseases and immunology (including antimicrobial resistance).

An applicant workshop will be held on Monday 25 November 2024 to support researchers interested in this grant opportunity. This event will cover key information about applying and provide a networking opportunity for potential applicants, including a ‘pitch’ session aimed at building collaborative research teams.

Please register for the workshop, facilitated via Zoom.

For details, refer to the forecast opportunity on GrantConnect and the e-ASIA pre-announcement webpage.

Submission reminder: NHMRC December reporting requirements

A friendly reminder for Chief Investigators (CIAs) on NHMRC grants to submit their December reports to their Research Administration Officers to allow enough time for submission to NHMRC, prior to holiday shutdown in December.

NHMRC’s Research Help Centre will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025, inclusive.

Invitation for public submissions: Clinical practice guidelines for the management of overweight and obesity for adults, adolescents, and children in Australia

The Clinical practice guidelines for the management of overweight and obesity for adults, adolescents, and children in Australia is seeking NHMRC approval under section 14A of the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992.

The guidelines will be undergoing public consultation until Monday 16 December 2024.

To view the guideline and make a submission please go to Deakin University’s public consultation website.

Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment Survey - ideas for research assessment reform

The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) experiments in assessments working group is collecting ideas and examples of experiments in research assessment. The group is searching new ways to measure and recognise quality and excellence. The CoARA working group is asking for everyone’s opinion, no matter how unconventional.

Share your ideas via CoARA’s short survey.

Nominations open for 2025 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 

Nominations for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are now open!

Celebrate an Australian scientist or research-based innovator or science teacher who has made an impact and inspires and lifts the community. The breakthrough knowledge from these scientists and researchers shows us what is possible, improves our understanding of the world, and makes a difference to our everyday lives.

Nominations close on Tuesday 17 December 2024.

See more information on how to nominate for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

Key NHMRC grant program dates

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

Minimum data due soon:

Centres of Research Excellence 2025:

• Minimum data due by Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 17:00 AEDT
• Applications close on Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 17:00 AEDT.

Failure to meet the minimum data requirements by the deadline will result in the application not proceeding. New applications cannot be started after the minimum data deadline. 

Closing soon:

Partnership Projects 2024 Peer Review Cycle 3 (PRC3):

• Application close on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 17:00 AEDT.

Medical Research Future Fund - grant opportunities key dates

The following MRFF grant opportunities have opened for applications:

2024 Chronic Respiratory Conditions Grant Opportunity (GO7294) 

• Minimum data due by Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 17:00 AEDT 
• Applications close on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 17:00 AEST. 

2024 Improving Health Outcomes of People with Intellectual Disability Grant Opportunity (GO7217) 

• Minimum data due by Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 17:00 AEDT 
• Applications close on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 17:00 AEDT. 

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, including limits on the number of times a person can be named as a Chief Investigator on applications submitted to a grant opportunity.

Applicants should ensure:

• their Sapphire account is active or access to Sapphire has been requested,
• their organisation is an approved MRFF eligible organisation before the close date, and
• any intended participating institutions are listed in Sapphire or request that a new participating institution be added by emailing help@nhmrc.gov.au, including the institution's website address (URL) and ABN (if applicable).

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

Key dates

Refer to Funding schemes and calendar.

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