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2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia
This grant opportunity supports Australian participation and collaboration in transnational research projects under the European Partnership for Brain Health. Funding is available for Australia-based researchers participating in eligible consortia in brain health research, including neurological, mental, sensory and neurodegenerative disorders.
Funding
Up to $500K
Deadline
1 July 2026
Duration
1-3 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions.
• Australia-based researchers must submit an application at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat.
• A copy of the full proposal submitted to EP BrainHealth must be included in the NHMRC application.
• The Chief Investigator A and NHMRC Administering Institution must be listed as a research partner on both the pre- and full proposal.
• Applications must meet the eligibility and application requirements of all participating funding organisations from which support is requested.
• Applications must satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health Grant Guidelines.
• Applicants must also meet EP BrainHealth consortium eligibility criteria in the relevant call text.
Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Australia-based researchers must submit an application at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat to be considered for funding, and a copy of the full proposal submitted to EP BrainHealth must be included in the NHMRC application. The Chief Investigator A and NHMRC Administering Institution must be listed as a research partner on both the pre- and full proposal. Applications must meet the eligibility and application requirements of all participating funding organisations from which support is requested, satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health Grant Guidelines, and comply with EP BrainHealth consortium eligibility criteria in the relevant call text.
What's Funded
Transnational collaborative brain health research projects submitted through the EP BrainHealth calls, including consortium-based proposals involving Australian research partners and NHMRC approved Administering Institutions.Before you apply
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Applicant Types
universityother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
research
Keywords
NHMRCbrain healthmedical researchtransnational researchinternational collaborationneurological disordersmental disorderssensory disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health?
The 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health 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 and collaboration in transnational research projects under the European Partnership for Brain Health. Funding is available for Australia-based researchers participating in eligible consortia in brain health research, including neurological, mental, sensory and neurodegenerative disorders.
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How much funding does the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health provide?
The 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health provides Up to $500K in funding. The typical project duration is 1-3 years.
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Who is eligible for the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health?
- Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions.
- Australia-based researchers must submit an application at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat.
- A copy of the full proposal submitted to EP BrainHealth must be included in the NHMRC application.
- The Chief Investigator A and NHMRC Administering Institution must be listed as a research partner on both the pre- and full proposal.
- Applications must meet the eligibility and application requirements of all participating funding organisations from which support is requested.
- Applications must satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health Grant Guidelines.
- Applicants must also meet EP BrainHealth consortium eligibility criteria in the relevant call text.
4
When does the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health close?
Applications close on 1 July 2026.
5
What activities are funded?
Transnational collaborative brain health research projects submitted through the EP BrainHealth calls, including consortium-based proposals involving Australian research partners and NHMRC approved Administering Institutions.
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How do I apply for the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health?
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