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2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia

This NHMRC grant opportunity supports Australian participation in international collaborative health research through the e-ASIA Joint Research Program 15th call for proposals. Funding is available for projects in infectious disease and immunology, and advanced medical research and enabling technologies, for up to three years.

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Funding

Up to $750K

Closed

1 Apr 2026

Duration

1-3 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Only NHMRC approved Administering Institutions may apply. • Applications must meet all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program Guidelines. • Each application requires at least three collaborating partners from supporting member organisations. • Country-specific applications must be completed by the relevant Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator.
Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Applications must satisfy all requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program Guidelines. The e-ASIA Joint Research Program has specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum of three collaborating partners from supporting member organisations participating in a call topic per application, and applications for each participating member organisation must be completed by the Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator in their respective country. More detailed eligibility requirements are contained in the e-ASIA 15th Health Research common call guidelines.

What's Funded

International collaborative health research projects under the e-ASIA Joint Research Program, including joint research in infectious disease and immunology and advanced medical research and enabling technologies.

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Expected Outcomes

Supported projects are expected to deliver international joint research outcomes, strengthen Australian participation and partnerships in East Asia health research, and complete collaborative research activities over one to three years.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

research

Keywords

NHMRCe-ASIA Joint Research Programhealth researchmedical researchinternational collaborationinfectious diseaseimmunologyadvanced medical research

Official Grant Page

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027?

The 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027 is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing Up to $750K in funding. This NHMRC grant opportunity supports Australian participation in international collaborative health research through the e-ASIA Joint Research Program 15th call for proposals. Funding is available for projects in infectious disease and immunology, and advanced medical research and enabling technologies, for up to three years.
2

How much funding does the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027 provide?

The 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027 provides Up to $750K in funding. The typical project duration is 1-3 years.
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Who is eligible for the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027?

  • Only NHMRC approved Administering Institutions may apply.
  • Applications must meet all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program Guidelines.
  • Each application requires at least three collaborating partners from supporting member organisations.
  • Country-specific applications must be completed by the relevant Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator.
4

When does the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program funding commencing 2027 close?

Applications closed on 1 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?

International collaborative health research projects under the e-ASIA Joint Research Program, including joint research in infectious disease and immunology and advanced medical research and enabling technologies.
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