Grant Opportunities

There are many opportunities for EMHS researchers to seek funding to conduct projects through local, national and international grants. 

EMHS Grant Application Preparation Series

View the recorded sessions here: EMHS Grant Application Preparation Series 2022

GrantConnect

Medical Research Future Fund

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $22 billion long-term investment by the Australian Government to support health and medical research. GrantConnect, is the Australian Government’s grants hub, providing a centralised list of current and upcoming MRFF grants.

For more information visit:
Medical Research Future Fund – Website 
Grant Connect – Website
Grant Connect – Current Grants

WA Health Grants

Future Health Research & Innovation (FHRI) Fund

The Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund provides a secure source of funding to drive health and medical research, innovation and commercialisation, enhancing the health and prosperity of all Western Australians. It also provides an opportunity to diversify the economy, create jobs, improve health system sustainability, and position WA as a leader in research and innovation.

For more information on the FHRI Fund, visit:
Western Australian Future Health Research & Innovation Fund 

For more information on WA Health Grants, visit:
Office of Medical Research and Innovation

Additional WA Grants

Cancer Council WA – Funding Opportunities 
WA Healthway Grants 
Raine Medical Research Foundation – Funding Opportunities
Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation – Research Grants
Royal Perth Hospital Imaging Research Fund – Grant Programs
WA Hospital Foundations and Research Institutes – Research Institutes & Foundations

National Grants

National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

NHMRC funding supports research across a full spectrum of health and medical research, from basic science through to clinical, public health and health services research.

For more information, visit:
NHMRC – Grants and Funding
NHMRC – Funding Calendar 

NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

The NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme funds successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master’s Degree). It supports these outstanding health and medical graduates early in their career so they can be trained to conduct internationally competitive research and develop independent research capacity within Australia.

For more information, visit:
NHMRC – Postgraduate Scholarships

Additional National Grants

Asthma Australia – Research Funding
Australian Research Council – Funding Schemes
Australian Respiratory Council – Research Support Grants
Australian Institute of Policy & Science – Young Tall Poppy Awards
Dementia Australia Research Foundation
HCF Research Foundation – Research Grants
Heart Foundation – Research Funding
Kidney Health Australia – Grants Program
Motor Neurone Disease Australia – Research Grants
MS Research Australia – Funding Opportunities
National Breast Cancer Foundation – Grants Information 
National Foundation for Medical Research & Innovation – Funding Support
Slater and Gordon – Health Projects and Research Fund
 
Last Updated: 30/04/2025