MRFF 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure

Overview

This program provides funding to establish and extend infrastructure of critical importance for conducting world-class health and medical research in areas of unmet medical need. It supports four streams: innovation enablers, digitisation of health care, co-investment partnerships, and mRNA technology enablers.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible entities must be incorporated in Australia with an ABN and be a medical research institute, university, corporate Commonwealth entity, or corporation. Applicants cannot be individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, or non-corporate Commonwealth entities. Stream 3 applications must be from a consortia with at least one academic organisation and one other organisation, with combined cash contributions of at least 34% of total eligible project costs.

Who Can Apply

Relevant Industries

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.