Newsletter 7 March 2025
Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Australia’s most prestigious awards for achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation, the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, and excellence in science teaching.
Do you know an inspirational person, team, or community group that practices and preserves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems? Then get nominating today!
They could be the inaugural winner of a new prize in Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded science awards. This year, the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems will be awarded for the first time.
The $250,000 prize will be awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led project.
Nominees must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, team or community group.
For further information on the PM’s Prize, click here. Applications close 18 March 2025.
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation's leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science and science engagement in the community by celebrating outstanding achievement.
Entries close 7pm AEST Monday 14 April
Finalists announced Thursday 31 July
For further information, click here.
Scholarships & Bursaries
www.ochrenetwork.org/opportunities
University of New South Wales | PhD Opportunity
First Nations Infectious Disease Point of Care Testing
Help to understand the impact of infectious disease molecular point of care testing in regional and remote First Nations communities.
Eligibility
Domestic PhD applicants only.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only
Interested Candidates should email the following with subject "POC Scholarship" to Dr Belinda Hengel at bhengel@kirby.unsw.edu.au by 31 March 2025.
For further information, click here.
CSANZ 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference 2025
Travelling Fellowships available to First Nations people | closes 12 May
CSANZ 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference 2025
Travelling Fellowships available to First Nations people | closes 12 May
CSANZ (Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand) is offering Travelling Fellowships to attend the 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health COnference 2025 in Sydney NSW - 17-19 June 2025.
CSANZ is offering Travelling Fellowships to attend the 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference 2025 to be held in Sydney, NSW from 17 - 19 June 2025.
Award details
A maximum of 10 Travelling Fellowships will be awarded at the value of A$1500 each.
Are you Eligible?
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori or Pacific People who are registered to attend the CSANZ 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference 2025.
Active cardiovascular researchers or those working or studying in a clinical area of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Indigenous primary care services, relevant Allied Health service provision, or working in an area where there is a large caseload of patients with cardiac conditions.
Note - Applicants are not required to have an abstract accepted for presentation at the Conference.
The University of Melbourne
Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics | PhD Opportunities in Indigenous Health, Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics
The Aboriginal-led Indigenous Epidemiology and Health Unit, headed by Professor Sandra Eades, in the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics at The University of Melbourne has several opportunities for talented students to undertake PhD’s in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. The Centre has scholarships for appropriately qualified students to commence research in 2025 in this exciting area, and additional scholarship opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
For details, and to submit your application, click here.
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
PhD Scholarships
Two exciting PhD scholarship opportunity aligned with an MRFF funded project to foster a healthy start to life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
This opportunity is only for domestic applicants with valid working rights.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are automatically eligible for UoM PhD scholarship stipend of $52,300 pa. Additionally, a top-up of $15,000 (+$5,000 travel support) pa funded by the Relighting the Firesticks project will be offered by the Indigenous Health Equity Unit, for a total of $72,300 pa.
For details, click here.
Katherine West Health Board (KWHB)
PhD opportunity | Evaluating the Impact of Health Coaching in Aboriginal PHC
Location: Darwin or Katherine
Salary: KWHB – negotiable based on experience
Chronic diseases disproportionately affect Aboriginal Australians and are responsible for more than 70% of the gap in life expectancy. These conditions can be managed effectively in Primary Health Care (PHC); however, Aboriginal service-users have identified inadequate self-management support as a key gap in the current PHC service model. This is compounded by high staff turnover of non-Aboriginal staff and subsequent experiences of culturally unsafe care.
During 2025, KWHB will be implementing a new health career entry qualification for Aboriginal residents in remote communities – Aboriginal Health Coaching.
A PhD opportunity exists to assist with the evaluation of the implementation of health coaching using developmental evaluation and implementation science methods. It will be conducted in partnership and under the guidance of Aboriginal leaders throughout the KWHB communities and is well supported through a panel of experienced stakeholders across academia, policy and PHC practice.
For further information, contact: sinon.cooney@kwhb.com.au (CEO KWHB)
Events & Opportunities in 2025
www.ochrenetwork.org/au
Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH)
Data Analytics in Health & Medicine
Date: 12 March | 12.30 – 1.30pm AEDT Online
For further information, click here.
Theme | Listen and Learn:
Co-Design and Innovation in Indigenous Health
The Aboriginal Leadership Group at Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH) invites you to the inaugural MACH Aboriginal Health Showcase. This free event, available for attendance in-person or online, will highlight Aboriginal-led programs and initiatives addressing health priorities across our Community.
They are currently seeking presenters. For full details on how to submit an abstract see the MACH website.
For further information, click here.
Health Translation SA
Implementation Science Network Forum
Date: 31 March | 2.30 – 4.30 pm ACDT In-person
For further information, click here.
Consumer and Community Involvement in Research Masterclass
Date: 8 April | 0930 – 2.30pm
Location: SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) - Auditorium ground floor
For further information, click here.
University of Queensland Poche Centre
Pathways Program to a PhD: Doing Research for Mob
Ever thought about further studies to expand your career opportunities in the health and wellbeing space? Are you working in the health and human services industry and looking for a change or a new challenge? Do you want to learn about doing research with your community? Have you ever wondered about research and what's involved in a PhD?
Then UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Pathways Program to a PhD is for you.
To register your interest in the next Pathways Program to a PhD, which will be held on 19-21 August 2025, please complete the Pathways to a PhD expression of interest form.
When: 19 - 21 August 2025
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia and Toowong Campuses.
If you would like to learn more, contact poche.hdr.pathways@uq.edu.au.
Link to website here.
Winston Churchill Trust
Are looking for the next cohort of Churchill Fellows
A Churchill Fellowship offers Australian citizens and permanent residents a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to learn more about a topic or issue that they are passionate about.
The Trust is on the lookout for the next cohort of Churchill Fellows!
Applications are now open!
Information sessions during February and March
Please share this link among your networks to help spread the word: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/events/
The face-to-face sessions will be held in Toowoomba, Cairns, Alice Springs, Darwin, Newcastle, Launceston, Geelong and Bendigo.
For further information, check out the Trust’s website here.
Indigenous Allied Health Australia
For more information and to register, click here.
Funding Opportunities
GRANT CONNECT
All Australian Government grant opportunities are advertised on Grant Connect including NHMRC, MRFF, ARC and many other grants. Below are some current opportunities.
For current list of all grants on Grant Connect click here.
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
National Critical Research Infrastructure Initiative
The 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure initiative invests in research infrastructure to ensure Australian researchers find innovative solutions to complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need.
Applications Close | 31 March 2025 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time
For further information, click here.
PPHRI – 2024 Chronic Respiratory Conditions Grant Opportunity
The MRFF Preventive and Public Health Research Initiative (PPHRI) aims to enable or support research into new ways to address preventive and public health issues in Australia.
Minimum data due | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 02 April 2025
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 30 April 2025
For further information, click here.
PPHRI
2025 Incorporating Patient Data in Health Technology Assessment Decision Making Grant Opportunity
The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects
Minimum data due | 5:00pm (ACT Local) on 25 June 2025.
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 23 July 2025
For further information, click here.
CHM – 2025 Cardiovascular Health Grant Opportunity
The MRFF Cardiovascular Health Mission aims to make transformative improvements in cardiovascular health and stroke management for all Australians.
Minimum Data closes | 5:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 16 July 2025
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time)13 August 2025
For further information, click here.
DAACM –
2025 Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant Opportunity
The objectives and outcomes of this grant opportunity align with the Roadmap and Implementation Plan for the Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission.
Minimum Data closes | 5:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 23 July 2025
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) 20 August 2025
For further information, click here.
Rapid Applied Research Translation
This initiative supports the translation of research evidence into clinical practice and better quality of care for patients by encouraging collaborations between academic researchers, health service providers, consumers and other end users on projects to improve health care delivery, service and systems sustainability.
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 7 July 2025
For further information, click here.
Global Health Initiative
2025 Mental Health and Climate Change Grant Opportunity
The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects that, through co-design with consumers and health services, develop scalable and sustainable interventions to mitigate the impact of climate change on Australians’ mental health.
Minimum Data closes | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 25 June 2025.
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 23-Jul-2025
For further information, click here.
MRFF 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant Opportunity
This grant opportunity offers funding to support medical research and medical innovation programs of research that deliver a ‘moonshot’ by creating a treatment for a currently serious and incurable health condition, through a series of linked projects. The program of research can propose to develop novel health technologies and/or re-purpose existing health technologies in a novel way.
We expect that expressions of interest will close on 31 March 2026, with the last grants awarded by 30 June 2027
Total Amount Available (AUD): $400,000,000.00
Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $25,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
For further information, click here.
National Health and Medical Research Council
Targeted Call for Research: Anal Cancer 2025
The TCR: Anal Cancer 2025 grant opportunity seeks to fund research aimed at improving awareness and to provide further guidance for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of anal cancer for both consumers and healthcare professionals.
Minimum data due | 5.00 pm (ACT local time) on 30 April 2025
Close Date & Time | 5.00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 14 May 2025
For further information, click here.
Development Grants 2025 for funding 2026
The intended outcomes of the Development Grant scheme are: increased rates of translation of health and medical research into commercial outcomes, resulting in improved health and medical knowledge
Minimum data due | 5:00 pm (ACT local time) on 14 May 2025
Application closes | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 11-Jun-2025
For further information, click here.
Early to Mid-Career Researchers Initiative
2025 Early to Mid-Career Researchers Grant Opportunity
The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects for Early to Mid-Career Researchers.
Minimum Data due | 5:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 25 June 2025
Application closes | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) on 23 July 2025
For further information, click here.
MRFF – PPHRI –
2025 Incorporating Patient Data in Health Technology Assessment Decision Making Grant Opportunity
Close Date & Time: 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) 23-Jul-2025
Minimum Data closes (ACT Local Time) on 25 June 2025. at 5:00pm
For further information, click here.
Australian Research Council
Centres of Excellence
The ARC Centres of Excellence grant opportunity facilitates significant collaboration at scale which enables the complementary resources of universities, other research organisations, governments and businesses, not for profit organisations to support outstanding pure basic, strategic basic and/or applied research in all fields (except medical research).
Close Date & Time | 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) 27 March 2025
For further information, click here.
Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2025
The Linkage Projects scheme supports projects which initiate or develop long term strategic research alliances to apply advanced knowledge to problems, acquire new knowledge and as a basis for securing commercial and other benefits of research.
To facilitate successful collaboration between higher education institutions and other parts of the innovation system, there will be two assessment rounds for Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2025. Please refer to the Important Dates document for detailed information about the assessment round dates.
Close Date & Time | 25 June 2025
Estimated Grant Value (AUD) | From $100,000 to $1,500,000.
For further information, click here.
