Proposals received through the community research priorities portal are assessed and prioritised by the TCR Prioritisation Committee using this rubric.
Please note: The community research priorities portal (the Portal) is currently closed while improvements are being implemented.
A recent review of the Portal identified key areas for improvement in both the information provided and the associated processes. To maintain continuity, the existing process was retained for the 2025–26 cycle.
A revised process, incorporating these improvements, is expected to be introduced in late 2026 to early 2027. This timing is intended to allow sufficient lead time for applicants preparing submissions for the cycle ending 30 June 2027.
If you would like to be notified when the Portal reopens, please email targeted.research@nhmrc.gov.au.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Targeted Calls for Research Prioritisation Criteria Rubric| Rating (priority level) | Current status and need | Translatability; | Likely outcomes |
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| 3 - High | The proposed topic identifies: - a significant research knowledge gap
- a high burden of disease
- a high prevalence, mortality, morbidity and/or cost
The current research effort is relatively low. | New or further research on this topic will result in: - new and improved policy and practice
- significantly improved prediction, identification, prevention and/or management of the condition
- a substantial reduction in healthcare costs
- a significant contribution to the global research effort.
| It is likely that: - research outcomes will significantly advance knowledge in the relevant area
- research will significantly improve health outcomes for the community generally, targeted groups within the community and/or people living with a specific health condition
- funding will provide a significant boost to the relatively small NHMRC funding for this topic.
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| 2 - Moderate | The proposed topic identifies: - a moderate research knowledge gap
- a moderate burden of disease
- a moderate prevalence, mortality, morbidity and/or cost
The current research effort is moderate. | New or further research on this topic will result in: - improved policy and practice
- improved prediction, identification, prevention and/or management of the condition
- a moderate reduction in healthcare costs
- a moderate contribution to the global research effort.
| It is likely that: - research outcomes will moderately advance knowledge in the relevant area
- research will moderately improve health outcomes for the community generally, targeted groups within the community and/or people living with a specific health condition
- funding will provide a moderate boost to NHMRC funding for this topic.
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| 1 - Low | The proposed topic identifies: - minor or inconsequential research knowledge gap
- a low burden of disease
- a low prevalence, mortality, morbidity and/or cost
The current research effort is high. | New or further research on this topic will result in: - minimal or no change in policy or practice
- minimal or no improvement to prediction, identification, prevention and/or management of the condition
- minimal or no reduction in healthcare costs
- minimal contribution to the global research effort.
| - It is not likely that research outcomes will advance knowledge in the relevant area
- research is not likely to improve health outcomes for the community generally, targeted groups within the community and/or people living with a specific health condition
- Funding is not necessary to provide a boost to the NHMRC funding for this topic.
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