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This video is to assist Investigator Grants peer reviewers.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections result in a substantial burden of disease globally, particularly because they can cause cervical cancer.1 In Australia, cancers of the cervix and uterus were once leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women.2 NHMRC-funded researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) made an important contribution to preventing cervical cancer through their development of the technology that underpins the world’s first HPV vaccines, which are used worldwide today.
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023) consists of a series of guidelines made in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992.
This video is to provide Synergy Grants peer reviewers assistance in understanding the peer review process.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) acknowledges recent public interest regarding the resignation of Dr Brad Ridoutt from the Dietary Guidelines Sustainability Working Group.
Questions and answers from the Ideas Grants 2025 peer reviewer webinar. Recorded 22 July 2025.
Statements of Expectations are issued by the responsible Minister to provide greater clarity about government policies and objectives relevant to an agency, including the policies and priorities it is expected to observe in conducting its operations. The Accountable Authority under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, in the case of NHMRC, the CEO, respond to this statement with their Statement of Intent.NHMRC received a Regulatory Statement of Expectations from the Minister for Health and Ageing in December 2025 highlighting government expectations in relation to how the Office of NHMRC supports and reports on the independent regulatory functions of the Embryo Research Licensing Committee. The CEO’s response to this Statement is also provided.
The safety and health effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are contested. Public health officials have expressed concern at the growing uptake of e-cigarettes, particularly amongst young people. NHMRC has reviewed the current evidence to provide public health advice on the safety and impacts of e-cigarettes.
Tropical medicine and healthcare services are a key pillar enabling more Australians to live and work in northern Australia, and thereby expand the north’s economic contribution to Australia.
Administrative and supporting information for the June 2025 updates to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Discover how Professors Sant-Rayn Pasricha and Beverley-Ann Biggs's extensive research on iron supplementation is reshaping global health recommendations. Their work offers new insights into child development and anaemia treatment.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of this drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.
This video is to provide Investigator Grants peer reviewers assistance in providing feedback to applicants.
Welcome to Tracker, the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) fortnightly newsletter with the latest information on major activities and funding opportunities.
NHMRC has established a Steering Committee to advise on the initial set up of the ME/CFS guideline development project.