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2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia

The 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe grant opportunity supports Australian participation in international collaborative research under Horizon Europe. It provides funding for the Australian component of eligible research projects involving Australia-based researchers on applications deemed fundable by the European Commission.

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Funding

Up to $500K

Deadline

21 Oct 2026

Duration

up to 5 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions • Applicants must be Australia-based researchers • Applicants must be listed on eligible applications deemed fundable by the European Commission • Projects must fall under eligible Horizon Europe topics listed in section 2.4 of the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines • Applications must satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines
Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Applicants must be Australia-based researchers listed on eligible applications deemed fundable by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe topics listed in section 2.4 of the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines. Applications must satisfy all requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines.

What's Funded

Funding supports the Australian component of international collaborative medical and health research projects submitted under eligible Horizon Europe topics, including associated research activities and budgeted project costs requested through NHMRC.

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Expected Outcomes

Supported projects are expected to enable Australian participation in Horizon Europe collaborations, strengthen research impact and innovation, and contribute to tackling global challenges through collaborative research.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchinnovation

Keywords

NHMRCHorizon Europemedical researchhealth researchinternational collaborationEuropean CommissionAustralia-based researchers

Official Grant Page

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe?

The 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing Up to $500K in funding. The 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe grant opportunity supports Australian participation in international collaborative research under Horizon Europe. It provides funding for the Australian component of eligible research projects involving Australia-based researchers on applications deemed fundable by the European Commission.
2

How much funding does the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe provide?

The 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe provides Up to $500K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 5 years.
3

Who is eligible for the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe?

  • Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions
  • Applicants must be Australia-based researchers
  • Applicants must be listed on eligible applications deemed fundable by the European Commission
  • Projects must fall under eligible Horizon Europe topics listed in section 2.4 of the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines
  • Applications must satisfy all requirements in the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines
4

When does the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe close?

Applications close on 21 Oct 2026.
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What activities are funded?

Funding supports the Australian component of international collaborative medical and health research projects submitted under eligible Horizon Europe topics, including associated research activities and budgeted project costs requested through NHMRC.
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