Medical Research Future Fund
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $20 billion vehicle for investment in health and medical research. It represents the single largest boost to research funding in Australia’s history. It supports research and innovation activities with the objective of improving the health and wellbeing of Australians.
The MRFF Initiatives team communicate MRFF funding opportunities and provide guidance and template documents, strategic application support and review, and eligibility and compliance checks.
The team assist with Chancellery sign off for letters of support and can coordinate support from other RIC divisions (including Business Development, Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Partnerships) in grant development. The team also facilitate acceptance of awards, negotiation and execution of agreements and variations and assists with managing reporting requirements.
All currently open schemes can be found by clicking on 'Current Funding Opportunities' below. We also encourage you to check the MRFF Grant Opportunities Calendar which shows grant opportunities anticipated to open in the near future.
Links to upcoming workshops:
EMCR Workshop series : Accessing MRFF Funding
MACH EMCR Research Design Series
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Current Funding Opportunities
View key dates as well as the links to our specific scheme pages for open MRFF grant opportunities
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Research Grants Library
View successful applications donated by University of Melbourne applicants
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Post Award Information (MRFF NHMRC-run schemes)
Find out how to accept and manage your MRFF (NHMRC) grant.
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Post Award Information (MRFF Department of Industry-run schemes)
Find out how to accept and manage your MRFF (DoI) grant.
More Information
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More about the MRFF: Strategy, Priorities and Consultation Process
- Find out more about the Medical Research Future Fund, how it works, who manages it, all awarded MRFF proposals and other MRFF-related resources on the Department's website here.
- The Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 sets out rules for the fund, including the establishment of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) and compels it to consult the public. AMRAB sets the strategy and priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund and consults the public regularly before updating these.
- AMRAB sets the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy every 5 years. It takes into account Australia's health needs and areas that need greater investment. The current Strategy (2016-2021) can be found here.
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Helpful Links
Register your Notice of Intent (NOI)
Upcoming workshops
EMCR Workshop Series: Accessing MRFF Funding
Useful media links
MTPConnect's 'Preparing Successful Commercialisation Funding Applications' webinar
University of Melbourne MRFF Success Stories
Stay Connected
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Sign up to the University's MRFF Alert
Stay up-to-date with MRFF related activities and new scheme announcements
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Contact Us
For further information on previous, current and potential future schemes or to discuss how your research might attract MRFF funding.
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MRFF Grant Opportunities Calendar
See what MRFF grant opportunities are open and what their status is.