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Partnership Projects 2026

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · Australia

Partnership Projects supports collaborations in Australia that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice to improve health services and processes. The scheme funds partnerships between researchers, policy makers, managers and service providers to address complex health and health care questions.

Funding

Up to $1.5M

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Only NHMRC approved Administering Institutions may apply • Applications must meet all requirements in the Partnership Projects 2026 Guidelines • Projects are within the Australian context • Applications are submitted electronically through NHMRC's granting system
Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. A list of NHMRC approved Administering Institutions is available on the NHMRC website. Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Partnership Projects 2026 Guidelines.

What's Funded

Collaborative health and medical research projects that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice, including partnerships between researchers, policy makers, managers, service providers and partner organisations.

Expected Outcomes

Improved integration of research evidence into health policy and service delivery, stronger cross-sector partnerships, and evidence-based answers to complex questions affecting Australians' health and health care.

Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchcommunityother

Keywords

medical researchhealth policyhealth practicepartnershipstranslation of researchhealth servicesNHMRCadministering institutions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Partnership Projects 2026?

The Partnership Projects 2026 is a research grant offered by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia, providing Up to $1.5M in funding. Partnership Projects supports collaborations in Australia that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice to improve health services and processes. The scheme funds partnerships between researchers, policy makers, managers and service providers to address complex health and health care questions.

How much funding does the Partnership Projects 2026 provide?

The Partnership Projects 2026 provides Up to $1.5M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Partnership Projects 2026?

• Only NHMRC approved Administering Institutions may apply • Applications must meet all requirements in the Partnership Projects 2026 Guidelines • Projects are within the Australian context • Applications are submitted electronically through NHMRC's granting system

When does the Partnership Projects 2026 close?

Applications close on 11 Nov 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.

What activities are funded?

Collaborative health and medical research projects that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice, including partnerships between researchers, policy makers, managers, service providers and partner organisations.

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