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2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia

NHMRC is inviting applications for implementation research on multisectoral approaches to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries and/or underserved populations in high-income countries. For NHMRC support in high-income countries, research must focus on Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Funding

Up to $5M

Deadline

27 Oct 2026

Duration

1-5 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Research activities must take place in one or more low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) and/or in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. • The Chief Investigator A on the NHMRC Sapphire application must be named as a Principal or co-Principal Investigator on the GACD application. • Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. • Applications must satisfy all requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC-GACD Guidelines.
The research activities must take place in one or more low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) and/or in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. The Chief Investigator A on the NHMRC application to Sapphire must be named as a Principal or co-Principal Investigator on the application to GACD. Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC-GACD Guidelines.

What's Funded

Implementation research projects that leverage settings and sectors beyond the health system, with collaboration across relevant sectors and healthcare systems, focused on chronic non-communicable diseases in eligible populations and settings.

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Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to generate implementation research evidence, strengthen collaboration and coordination beyond the healthcare system, and support effective design and knowledge mobilisation for chronic disease interventions in eligible communities and countries.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchcommunity

Keywords

medical researchimplementation researchchronic non-communicable diseasesGACDAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthglobal healthmultisectoral approachesLMIC

Official Grant Page

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches?

The 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing Up to $5M in funding. NHMRC is inviting applications for implementation research on multisectoral approaches to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries and/or underserved populations in high-income countries. For NHMRC support in high-income countries, research must focus on Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
2

How much funding does the 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches provide?

The 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches provides Up to $5M in funding. The typical project duration is 1-5 years.
3

Who is eligible for the 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches?

  • Research activities must take place in one or more low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) and/or in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.
  • The Chief Investigator A on the NHMRC Sapphire application must be named as a Principal or co-Principal Investigator on the GACD application.
  • Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions.
  • Applications must satisfy all requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC-GACD Guidelines.
4

When does the 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches close?

Applications close on 27 Oct 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Implementation research projects that leverage settings and sectors beyond the health system, with collaboration across relevant sectors and healthcare systems, focused on chronic non-communicable diseases in eligible populations and settings.
6

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