NHMRC Synergy Grants
Flagship collaborative grant for established research teams tackling complex health problems. Fixed $5M award — no negotiation.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Fixed $5,000,000 AUD over 5 years (non-negotiable)
- Career stage
- Senior / Established
- Scheme type
- Team · Two-stage application process
- Eligibility
- Established teams of 3–6 CIs; at least 3 must hold eligible Australian positions. Senior career stage expected. Stage 1 EOI assessed before full application invited.
- Format & limits
- Stage 1 Concept Summary: 1,500 words · Stage 2 Full Application: ~8,000 words across research plan, team synergy, and translation sections
- Deadline
- Date TBC SY2027 open ~2026 (est.) · check NHMRC website
View official scheme page
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/find-funding/synergy-grants
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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