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2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia
This grant opportunity supports Australian participation in a joint research programme with the Swiss National Science Foundation. It funds collaborative Australian-Swiss research projects focused on artificial intelligence in healthcare for underrepresented population groups.
Funding
Up to $500K
Deadline
18 June 2026
Duration
Four years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC Administering Institutions
• Applications must satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-SNSF Guidelines
• Proposals must be jointly prepared by Swiss and Australia-based applicants
• Projects must involve at least one partner based in Switzerland and one based in Australia
• Australia-based research team members must register for an SNSF Portal account
• The Australia-based main applicant (CIA) must submit the proposal through Sapphire
Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC Administering Institutions. Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC-SNSF Guidelines. Proposals are to be jointly prepared by Swiss and Australia-based applicants, and projects must involve at least one partner based in Switzerland and one based in Australia. The Australia-based main applicant (CIA) must submit the research proposal through Sapphire, and Australia-based research team members must register for an SNSF Portal account.
What's Funded
Joint Research Projects between Australia-based and Switzerland-based partners in the field of artificial intelligence in healthcare, including medical decision support, addressing bias in medical training data, trustworthiness of AI-based decision support, and interpretability of AI applications in gender medicine for underrepresented population groups.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Collaborative research proposals and projects with clearly defined goals, involving at least one partner in Australia and one in Switzerland, producing research outcomes relevant to AI in healthcare for underrepresented populations.Key Information
Applicant Types
universityother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchinnovation
Keywords
NHMRCSwiss National Science FoundationSNSFmedical researchartificial intelligencehealthcaregender medicineunderrepresented populations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation?
The 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing Up to $500K in funding. This grant opportunity supports Australian participation in a joint research programme with the Swiss National Science Foundation. It funds collaborative Australian-Swiss research projects focused on artificial intelligence in healthcare for underrepresented population groups.
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How much funding does the 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation provide?
The 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation provides Up to $500K in funding. The typical project duration is Four years.
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Who is eligible for the 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation?
- Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC Administering Institutions
- Applications must satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-SNSF Guidelines
- Proposals must be jointly prepared by Swiss and Australia-based applicants
- Projects must involve at least one partner based in Switzerland and one based in Australia
- Australia-based research team members must register for an SNSF Portal account
- The Australia-based main applicant (CIA) must submit the proposal through Sapphire
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When does the 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation close?
Applications close on 18 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Joint Research Projects between Australia-based and Switzerland-based partners in the field of artificial intelligence in healthcare, including medical decision support, addressing bias in medical training data, trustworthiness of AI-based decision support, and interpretability of AI applications in gender medicine for underrepresented population groups.
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