Have Your Say on the Next Indigenous Health Research Fund Grant

Have Your Say on the Next Indigenous Health Research Fund Grant

22 Oct 2025

The 2026 grant opportunity will award $28.5 million to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled health research program through an open competitive process.

A Working Group of the NHMRC-MRFF Indigenous Advisory Group, led by Professor Yvette Roe, has provided guidance on the grant design and assessment scoring matrix.

You are invited to:

  • Register for a webinar on 10 November 2025 to learn more about the grant

  • Provide feedback on the draft guidelines and scoring matrix via the consultation hub

Consultation closes: 28 November 2025

This is an important opportunity to help shape funding priorities and support meaningful Indigenous-led health research.

Source: Medical Research Future Fund – mrff.gov.au