Melanoma Institute Australia

The Viertel Charitable Foundation Fellowship
2026-03-31 23:59 (Australia/Sydney)
The Sylvia & Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation invites applications for the Senior Medical Research Fellowships valued at $275,000 per annum (total $1,375,000 over 5 years) to commence in 2027.
This funding opportunity is designed to support:

early to mid-career researchers qualified to at least the post-doctoral level (no more than 10 years post-doc, taking into account career disruptions);
who are outstanding researchers;
who do not currently hold a senior research or teaching position;
who are medically qualified, or PhD graduates of another scientific discipline with recognised post-doctoral achievements;
who are seeking to establish a research career in Australia and undertake research in an Australian academic institution; and
who are either an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a Special Category (subclass 444) visa.

Key Dates
Applications close: 31 March 2026 11:59pm (AEST)
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MRFF 2025 Clinical Trials Activity
2026-04-01 17:00
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Clinical Trials Activity Initiative aims to:

improve the evidence base supporting clinical care
help patients access trials relevant to their health circumstances
enable researchers to bring international trials to Australian patients.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) – 2025 Clinical Trials Activity Grant Opportunity will support medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Incubator): conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility of a new clinical trial for one or more treatments and/or management strategies for a rare cancer, rare disease and/or unmet need.
Stream 2 (Targeted Call for Research): conduct a clinical trial of one or more treatments and/or management-based interventions for rare cancers, rare diseases and/or unmet need.
Stream 3 (Targeted Call for Research): conduct a clinical trial that supports the delivery of effective and high value care by targeting evidence gaps of value to health technology assessment processes in Australia.
Stream 4 (Targeted Call for Research): conduct a prevention clinical trial aimed at reducing the risk, onset or progression of disease through early intervention strategies.

The intended outcome of the research is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by investing in new clinical trials that support increased access to high-quality, evidence-based and effective health care.
This grant opportunity is being administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Key Dates
Minimum data due date: 4 March 2026
Applications close: 1 April 2026
Funding anticipated to be awarded from December 2026
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NHMRC Synergy Grants
2026-04-01 17:00
Synergy Grants support outstanding multidisciplinary teams of investigators to work together to answer major questions that cannot be answered by a single investigator.
The intended outcomes of the Synergy Grant scheme are:

multidisciplinary research that addresses major problems in all areas of human health and medical research, from discovery to translation
highly collaborative teams of diverse researchers including by gender, career stage and cultural background, working together to address major problems in human health.

Synergy Grants may be funded by, or in conjunction with, other organisations. These grants offer opportunities to researchers whose work is relevant to the priorities and research interests of the partner organisations.
Key Dates
Minimum data: 4 March 2026 17:00 AEST
Applications close: 1 April 2026 17:00 AEST
Outcomes: October 2026
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ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
2026-04-09 17:00
The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme provides funding to eligible organisations for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities.
Under this scheme researchers participate in cooperative initiatives so that expensive research infrastructure, equipment and facilities can be shared between higher education organisations and industry.
The scheme fosters collaboration through its support of the cooperative use of international or national research facilities.
Applicants may seek funding for:

infrastructure, equipment and facility purchases, construction and installation
salaries directly associated with creating and installing infrastructure, equipment or facilities
leasing of infrastructure, equipment or facilities
consortium membership costs, in the case of Australia’s participation in the use of significant international-scale or national research facilities
specialised computing facilities and software
compilations, catalogues, clearing houses or bibliographies.

This scheme is intended to support researchers from higher education organisations and industry to gain access to the infrastructure, equipment and facilities that they need to carry out their research. The scheme provides funding to eligible organisations to purchase, construct or access expensive research infrastructure.
Key Dates
Applications close: 9 April 2026
Announcement: 22 December 2026 – 16 March 2027
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ARC Discovery Projects
2026-04-22 17:00
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2027 will be run in a two-stage application process, commencing with an Expression of Interest (EOI). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
Discovery Projects may be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams to:

expand knowledge base and research capacity in Australia, and
economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.

Discovery Projects are for funding between $30,000 and $500,000 each year for up to 5 consecutive years. Project funding may be used for:

personnel, for example, research associates or assistants and technicians and stipends for higher degree by research students
teaching relief
access to research and infrastructure facilities and technical workshop services
essential field research
expert third party services
equipment and consumables
publication and dissemination of outputs and outreach
specialised computer equipment and software
travel costs essential to the project
web hosting and development
workshops, focus groups and conferences, and
essential support costs for researchers who are carers or who personally require care or assistance.

Key Dates
EOI Close: 12 December 2025
EOI Outcomes Announced: 25 February to 27 February 2026
Full Application Open: 2 March 2026
Full Application Close: 22 April 2026
Rejoinders: 23 June to 6 July 2026
Anticipated announcement: 19 October to 30 October 2026
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Australian Melanoma Research Foundation Research Grants
2026-04-30 17:00
The AMRF will continue to support the next generation of melanoma researchers in Australia by providing research grants to post-graduate students and early career researchers.
The AMRF will fund research that contributes to the understanding and prevention of melanoma. The number of grants awarded in 2026 will depend on the quality of the applications and the funds requested. The AMRF will be selective in the research it supports. Any proposal to the Foundation for research funding will need to be contestable and show evidence of scientific merit within the national context.
The aim of the AMRF’s grants scheme is to support high quality research that is not fully funded through other grant schemes or from other sources. AMRF funds are to be applied to offset the direct costs of the research. The proposed research may be part of an existing research program. However, the application to the AMRF should be for a stand-alone component of that existing project.
Applications for funding will be assessed against several of the following criteria:

Publication history in melanoma (by the applicant and/or their supervisor)
Evidence of scientific merit and clinical need within the national context
Proposed dissemination of research findings
Broader impact on education and awareness of melanoma

Key Dates
EOIs close: 30 April 2026
Full applications deadline: 25 May 2026
Successful applicants announced: 15 June 2026
Funds available: by 30 June 2026
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NSW Translational Research Grants Scheme
2026-04-30 17:00
Funding research projects that translate into better patient outcomes, health service delivery, and population health and wellbeing
The Translational Research Grants Scheme aims to:

foster the generation of high-quality research that is directly relevant to clinical, health service and population health practice in NSW
enhance health and medical research capability and capacity within the NSW health system
support projects that have the potential to be translated into policy and practice, including research that can be generalised and scaled in other LHDs/SHNs across the state
reduce the time from evidence generation to practice implementation.

Host organisations must identify and engage relevant partners to support effective delivery of the research project and implementation of the outcomes in NSW.
Round 10 NOW OPEN.
Key Dates
EOI due to Host Organisation: 30 April 2026
Full application due to Host Organisation: 31 July 2026
Full applications due to NSW Ministry of Health, Office for Health and Medical Research: 28 August 2026
Successful applicants notified: Late February 2027
Research begins: 1 July 2027
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NHMRC Ideas Grants
2026-05-06 17:00
The objective of the Ideas Grant scheme is to support innovative research projects addressing a specific question(s).
The expected outcomes are:

innovative and creative research
funding of researchers at all career stages
funding any area of health and medical research from discovery to implementation.

It is expected that the Chief Investigator A (CIA) will have the capability to lead the team in achieving the project aims.
The Ideas Grant scheme is not intended to support research where a clinical trial or cohort study is the primary objective. Applicants conducting projects which incorporate elements of clinical trial and/or cohort study must consider whether the project goals are more applicable to the Ideas Grant or Clinical Trials and Cohort Grant schemes.
Ideas Grants may be funded by or in conjunction with other organisations. These grants offer opportunities to researchers whose work is particularly relevant to the priorities and research interests of the partner organisations. The amount of funding for an Ideas Grant is based on assessment of the requested budget.
Key Dates
Applications open: 11 March 2026
Minimum data due date: 8 April 2026
Applications close: 6 May 2026
Proposed peer review: June to September 2026
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Cancer Council NSW Project Grant
2026-05-06 17:00
Applications for Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Council SA funding are aligned with the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Ideas Grants submission and review processes.
Cancer Council NSW Project Grants are:

open to research projects on any aspect of cancer, including its causes, mechanisms, prevention, treatment and care, and the organisation and performance of cancer control services
awarded for up to three years
valued up to $600,000 over three years
open to all Australian cancer researchers.

Researchers wishing to apply for Cancer Council NSW Project Grants must complete:

NHMRC Ideas Grant application. In the Sapphire application, please select ‘Cancer Council’ as a funding option
Submission of a Cancer Council NSW application through our grants portal, which includes Lived Experience targeted questions.

Key Dates
NHMRC Ideas Grant/Cancer Council Project Grant applications open: 13 March 2026
Minimum data due for NHMRC Ideas Grant via Sapphire: 8 April 2026
Closing date for NHMRC Ideas Grant applications via Sapphire: 6 May 2026
Closing date for submission of Cancer Council Project Grants application: 22 May 2026
Cancer Council advises applicants of funding outcomes: February 2027
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