MRFF International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity

MRFF International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity

Due Date: 12/10/2025

Supports Australian participation in international, investigator-initiated clinical trials by establishing and coordinating Australian trial sites and generating high-quality evidence on novel treatments, drugs, or devices in usual-care settings to inform adoption in Australia. Administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Intended for eligible Australian research organisations and investigators involved in international, investigator-initiated clinical trials.

  • Applications must align with the Clinical Trials Activity Initiative aims (increase trial activity, improve evidence base, expand patient access).

  • Submission via Sapphire in accordance with NHMRC requirements and institutional policies.

Funding Details:

  • Grants of financial assistance under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

  • Supports:

    • Australian involvement in international collaborative trials (set-up and coordination of Australian site/s).

    • Generation of real-world evidence in usual-care settings on novel health treatments, drugs, or devices.

  • Anticipated outcome: improved health and wellbeing for Australians through increased access to evidence-based, effective care.

Deadline:

  • Applications Open: 20 February 2025.

  • Minimum Data Due: Round 1 – 2 July 2025; Round 2 – 10 December 2025.

  • Applications Close: Round 1 – 30 July 2025; Round 2 – 4 February 2026.

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