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MRFF – Global Health Initiative – 2025 Mental Health and Climate Change Grant Opportunity

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Global Health Initiative aims to develop knowledge and tools for addressing threats to Australia’s national health security from regional and global challenges.

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.

The intended outcome of the research is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by addressing the mental health impacts of climate change.

Applicants to this grant opportunity must propose to conduct research that delivers against the above objective and those of the Global Health Initiative. Applicants are encouraged to propose novel and/or innovative research and describe how the outcomes of the research will be translated into health benefits for Australians.

This grant opportunity is being administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

Further information on the Medical Research Future Fund is available from the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website.

A list of Eligible Organisations can be found on the NHMRC List of MRFF Eligible Organistions webpage.

Grant Activity Timeframe:

Within 5 years of execution of the grant schedule.

Total Amount Available (AUD):

$6,000,000.00

Estimated Grant Value (AUD):

From $250,000.00 to $2,000,000.00

Instructions for Application Submission:

Applicants are advised to read the Grant Guidelines thoroughly and liaise with the MRFF Eligible Organisation that will submit the application to identify any specific requirements that the Organisation might have.

Applications must be submitted electronically using NHMRC’s online granting system (Sapphire).

Other Instructions:

Minimum Data closes at 5:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 25 June 2025.

Questions should be submitted no later than 1:00pm (ACT Local Time) on 16 July 2025.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🌟 1. Research Excellence, Impact & Integrity

NHMRC emphasizes high-quality, ethically conducted research across its grant schemes. They actively promote good methodologies, reproducibility, data sharing, open access, and balanced innovation alongside necessary replication researchprofessionalnews.com+15nhmrc.gov.au+15en.wikipedia.org+15.

👩‍🔬 2. Investigator Grants: Track Record and Proposal Quality

Grants support all career stages and include salary plus flexible research funds .

70% of scoring depends on track record: publications, citations, research impact (health, social, economic), and leadership. The remaining 30% hinges on the quality and innovation of the proposed research .

Special efforts ensure gender equity via structural funding and equitable award distribution .

🌱 3. Early & Mid-Career Boost & International Links

NHMRC supports emerging leaders through Investigator Grants (Emerging Leadership levels), international collaborative schemes, and dedicated fellowships.

Around 70% of early-career grants include international partners; up to 50% of grant time can be used overseas .

🚀 4. Idea Grants & Synergy for Innovation

New programs promote bold, "high-risk/high-reward" research.

These grants are assessed more on project merit than track record, allowing early-career scholars to compete on innovative ideas

🏥 5. Impact & Translation Are Core Goals

NHMRC places strong emphasis on translation—from bench to bedside and policy. Their Strategic Plan covers streams from discovery to clinical trials and partnerships .

📝 6. Highly Structured, Fair Peer Review

Grants undergo external peer review, followed by panel assessment with blinded processes for fairness.

NHMRC capped submissions per applicant and extended award lengths to 5 years, reducing administrative burden and supporting thoughtful, impactful research .

🎯 7. Competitive Landscape & Persistence Pays

Investigator Grant success rates hover around 13%, depending on career stage .

Strong institutions (e.g., Kirby Institute at ~37% success) outperform national averages .

Applicants often benefit from resubmitting (success around 50% for those near topline) .

✅ Summary Table

Success Factor	Tips to Strengthen Your Application
Track Record	Showcase publications, citations, leadership, and past impact
Project Quality	Design robust, innovative, feasible research plans
Career Stage Fit	Apply under suitable scheme (Emerging Leadership, Leadership)
Impact Plan	Include clear translation and health-system benefits
International Collaboration	Incorporate overseas partnerships and capacity-building
Gender & Career Disruptions	Emphasize equity and accommodate career interruptions
Institutional Environment	Point to strong institutional support and infrastructure
Resubmission Strategy	Use feedback and revise applications for better scored resubmissions

🛠️ What You Should Do

Assess your track record honestly—are you in the top 20% of your field? Enhance if needed.

Choose the right scheme—Emerging Leadership is vital for early career, Leadership L1/L2 for mid-career.

Focus your proposal on impact—show how your research will improve health outcomes or policy.

Build high-quality collaborations, including international partners.

Use NHMRC tools & guidance—Follow the Research Quality Strategy, peer-review criteria, and scoring rubrics.

Plan resubmissions, as funding rates are modest but improving with persistence.

Leverage institutional support, especially from recognized centers or high-performing research teams.

Specialties

Environmental Health

Mental Health

Global Health

Eligibility Requirements

Applications will only be accepted from approved MRFF Eligible Organisations. A list of approved MRFF Eligible Organisations is available from the GrantConnect GO Documents and from the MRFF Eligible Organisations List on the NHMRC website.

Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Global Health Initiative – 2025 Mental Health and Climate Change Grant Guidelines.

Eligible Countries:

Australia

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Sponsor Type: Government/Federal

Address: 16 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT 2601

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