Who can apply for NHMRC research funding?
NHMRC research funding is open to most researchers in Australia . NHMRC funding is however very competitive and applicants should have a considerable record of achievement relevant to the level and type of funding sought. Applicants must apply through an NHMRC Administering Institution. ยป See more information on Administering Institutions Policy Intending applicants should note that the extensive peer review processes employed by the NHMRC to ensure the very best science is funded means that for most research funding applications there is, on average, a 6 month peer review process (eg. applications lodged early in 2004 will normally be for funding to commence in 2005). Intending applicants should familiarise themselves with the details and proposed time lines for grant types that they are interested in. Normally information about all NHMRC funding schemes for the coming year is advertised in The Australian – Higher Education Supplement on the first Wednesday in December. Information an