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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 Call for Proposals. It funds Australia-based researchers participating in consortia addressing neurological, mental, sensory, or neurodegenerative disorders.

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Funding

Up to $500K

Deadline

1 July 2026

Duration

1-3 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Only NHMRC approved Administering Institutions may apply. Australia-based researchers must submit at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat. The Chief Investigator A and NHMRC Administering Institution must be listed as research partners on both pre- and full proposals. Applicants must meet NHMRC, EP BrainHealth, and participating funder eligibility requirements, including consortium criteria.
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 2026 NHMRC-EP BrainHealth funding, and a copy of the full proposal submitted to EP BrainHealth must be included in the NHMRC application. The Chief Investigator A (CIA) 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 undertaken by Australian researchers as part of international consortia, including projects in neurological, mental, sensory, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Expected Outcomes

Submission and delivery of eligible transnational research projects through the EP BrainHealth program, with Australian research partners contributing to consortium-based research proposals and funded project activities.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

research

Keywords

brain healthmedical researchtransnational researchneurological disordersmental disorderssensory disordersneurodegenerative disordersNHMRC

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Call for Proposals. It funds Australia-based researchers participating in consortia addressing neurological, mental, sensory, or neurodegenerative disorders.

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.

Who is eligible for the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health?

Only NHMRC approved Administering Institutions may apply. Australia-based researchers must submit at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat. The Chief Investigator A and NHMRC Administering Institution must be listed as research partners on both pre- and full proposals. Applicants must meet NHMRC, EP BrainHealth, and participating funder eligibility requirements, including consortium criteria.

When does the 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health close?

Applications close on 1 July 2026.

What activities are funded?

Transnational collaborative brain health research projects undertaken by Australian researchers as part of international consortia, including projects in neurological, mental, sensory, and neurodegenerative disorders.

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