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NHMRC Project Grants and Fellowships

The NHMRC funds research on the basis of scientific excellence through competitive peer review mechanisms. It encourages applications in all research areas and all disciplines, from biomedical research to clinical, health services and public health research. The Project Grants scheme is the Council's main avenue for the support of research in universities, medical schools, hospitals and other research institutions. Further information is available at the NHMRC's website, where you can view the summaries and download the guidelines, instructions, and application software. The Research Administrative Officer (RAO) at Murdoch is Kellie O'Toole who may be contacted on 9360 6429 or via email at Kellie O'Toole

Types of Project Grants

The duration of most grants is three years, although a five year grant may be awarded in accordance with specific eligibility criteria. A Project Grant can be defined as an award for the support of a scientific investigation proposed by one or more of the staff of an institution. This investigation will have objectives of mutual interest to the NHMRC, the institution and the investigator. Grants may provide funding for salaries for research workers and assistants, equipment, maintenance and other specific expenses. NHMRC Project Grants may be one of six different types: