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Cochrane Funding Program 2026

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia

The Cochrane Funding Program 2026 provides Australian Government funding to support Cochrane activities in Australia over four years. It aims to support Australian Cochrane review production and evidence synthesis to inform healthcare decision making.

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Funding

$6.5M – $6.5M

Closed

1 May 2026

Duration

up to 4 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. • Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Cochrane Funding 2026 Grant Guidelines. • This grant is only available to Cochrane Australia.
Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Cochrane Funding 2026 Grant Guidelines. This grant is only available to Cochrane Australia.

What's Funded

Production of Cochrane systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and related activities that support evidence-based healthcare decision making and translation of research into policy, health systems and clinical practice.

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Expected Outcomes

Australian Cochrane review production and evidence synthesis outputs that inform healthcare decision making, with grants announced in July 2026 and research outputs delivered for up to four years from commencement.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchcommunityother

Keywords

Cochranemedical researchevidence synthesissystematic reviewshealthcare decision makingNHMRCevidence-based practice

Official Grant Page

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Cochrane Funding Program 2026?

The Cochrane Funding Program 2026 is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing $6.5M – $6.5M in funding. The Cochrane Funding Program 2026 provides Australian Government funding to support Cochrane activities in Australia over four years. It aims to support Australian Cochrane review production and evidence synthesis to inform healthcare decision making.
2

How much funding does the Cochrane Funding Program 2026 provide?

The Cochrane Funding Program 2026 provides $6.5M – $6.5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 4 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Cochrane Funding Program 2026?

  • Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions.
  • Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Cochrane Funding 2026 Grant Guidelines.
  • This grant is only available to Cochrane Australia.
4

When does the Cochrane Funding Program 2026 close?

Applications closed on 1 May 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Production of Cochrane systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and related activities that support evidence-based healthcare decision making and translation of research into policy, health systems and clinical practice.
6

How do I apply for the Cochrane Funding Program 2026?

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