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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic respiratory disorder that leads to disturbed sleep and causes sickness in at least 200 million people globally.1 In 2018–19, over 39,000 Australians were hospitalised with a principal diagnosis of OSA.2
The purpose of this report is to provide a descriptive analysis of the scope and reach of the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) international collaborations across all grant schemes over the past 10 years.
In 2017–18, almost 1 million Australian adults had type 2 diabetes (T2D) and, in 2018, diabetes contributed to 11% of, or over 17,000, Australian deaths.1,2 Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of death for people with diabetes and obesity is a major contributor to the disease.3
2025 Ideas Grants Round - Now open
NHMRC Principal Committees and NHMRC-MRFF Committees announced
Our recruitment process is all about getting the right people into the right jobs. We are looking for motivated, agile and resilient people from a variety of backgrounds, academic disciplines and industry sectors who want to help us work towards ‘Building a healthy Australia’.
The Australian Government is contributing more than $8 million for groundbreaking research projects between Australia and Japan under the Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem (ASPIRE) program.
Keeping research on track II was developed to provide advice on how the values and principles outlined in Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities: Guidelines for researchers and stakeholders can be put into practice in research.
Extension process for upcoming closing NHMRC schemes
We have published a wealth of information on Australian health and medical research, and on specific issues relating to Australian health and health care. These include statements, strategies, guidelines and other reports – all of which are publicly available.
NHRMC opened a national consultation in 2023 to review the Indigenous Research Excellence Criteria (IREC). This discussion paper was produced to inform the review. It provides information on the IREC and lists the consultation questions.
Road Map 3: A strategic framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through research. Report of Community Consultations. Linked to:Action Plan 2018 - 2021 Triennium to implement Road Map 3Action Plan 2021 - 2024 Triennium to implement Road Map 3Road Map 3: A strategic framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through research.
Outcomes of Investigator Grants funding rounds.
Road Map 3: A strategic framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through research.Linked to:Action Plan 2018–2021 Triennium to implement Road Map 3Action Plan 2021–2024 Triennium to implement Road Map 3Road Map 3: A strategic framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through research. Report of Community Consultation.
Staying healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services - 6th Edition is a best-practice resource that provides simple and effective ways for education and care services to help limit the spread of infectious diseases.NHMRC is following a digital-first approach for the 6th edition of Staying healthy. The HTML pages are interactive, easy to navigate, accessible and will always be up to date. NHMRC is not offering hard copies of this publication, however you can download the PDF and print a copy if you would prefer.
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 funding scheme provides funding and support to create new opportunities for researchers and policy makers to work together to define research questions, undertake research, interpret the findings and implement the findings into policy and practice.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) e-ASIA Joint Research Program supports Australian participation and collaboration in leading international collaborative research through the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP). The e-ASIA JRP formulates and supports international joint research projects in the East Asia region on a multilateral basis and promotes the interaction of researchers through scientific workshops.