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MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia

This Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunity supports genomics research and innovation projects across cancer, rare and common diseases, polygenic risk scores, clinical genomics uptake, and national data-sharing infrastructure. It is administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

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Funding

Up to $8M

Deadline

19 Aug 2026

Duration

up to 5 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Approved MRFF Eligible Organisations only Research must address the grant objectives and Genomics Health Futures Mission priorities Applications must comply with the official grant opportunity guidelines Applications must be submitted electronically through NHMRC Sapphire
Applications will only be accepted from approved MRFF Eligible Organisations. A list of approved MRFF Eligible Organisations is available on the NHMRC website. Applications must satisfy all requirements set out in the Medical Research Future Fund – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Applicants must propose research that addresses the stated objectives and those of the Genomics Health Futures Mission as outlined in the Roadmap and Implementation Plan. Applications must be submitted electronically using NHMRC’s Sapphire online grant management system.

What's Funded

Funded activities include medical research and medical innovation projects under six streams: developing genomic tools and technologies for cancer risk and screening, novel gene discovery and disease modelling, polygenic risk score methods for common and complex diseases and cancers, research to improve uptake of clinical genomics into practice, and infrastructure to support national research collaboration and genomic data sharing.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include improved genomic testing access, enhanced diagnostic rates, disease modelling to support targeted therapies or prevention, better polygenic risk stratification methods, streamlined clinical genomics implementation, and infrastructure enabling secure data sharing, portability, longevity and connected analysis across Australia.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchinnovationcommercialisationother

Keywords

MRFFgenomicsmedical researchmedical innovationcancerpolygenic risk scoresclinical genomicsgene discovery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity?

The MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing Up to $8M in funding. This Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunity supports genomics research and innovation projects across cancer, rare and common diseases, polygenic risk scores, clinical genomics uptake, and national data-sharing infrastructure. It is administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

How much funding does the MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity provide?

The MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity provides Up to $8M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 5 years.

Who is eligible for the MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity?

Approved MRFF Eligible Organisations only Research must address the grant objectives and Genomics Health Futures Mission priorities Applications must comply with the official grant opportunity guidelines Applications must be submitted electronically through NHMRC Sapphire

When does the MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission – 2026 Genomics Health Futures Grant Opportunity close?

Applications close on 19 Aug 2026.

What activities are funded?

Funded activities include medical research and medical innovation projects under six streams: developing genomic tools and technologies for cancer risk and screening, novel gene discovery and disease modelling, polygenic risk score methods for common and complex diseases and cancers, research to improve uptake of clinical genomics into practice, and infrastructure to support national research collaboration and genomic data sharing.

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