Scholarships

This grant opportunity offers funding to support medical research and medical innovation programs of research that deliver a ‘moonshot’ by creating a treatment for a currently serious and incurable health condition, through a series of linked projects. The program of research can propose to develop novel health technologies and/or re-purpose existing health technologies in a novel way.

We expect that expressions of interest will close on 31 March 2026, with the last grants awarded by 30 June 2027.

Total Amount Available (AUD): $400,000,000

Estimated Grant Value (AUD):     $25,000,000

For further information, click here.

Round 2 of the NEXGEN Hub’s KPI Outcomes Project Boost

We’re excited to launch Round 2 of the NEXGEN Hub’s KPI Outcomes Project Boost Grants of up to $30,000 each are available to support projects that helps deliver one or more of our 2024–2026 KPIs specified below.

1.     Supporting school leavers enrolled in VET Certificate course with an annual scholarship to enhance their research experience.

2.     Supporting Community-based researchers completing a VET Certificate courses at Level II or above and Diploma / Graduate Diploma courses with an annual scholarship to enhance their research experience.

3.     Providing Training & Development sessions.

We will award up 10 grants to this round.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact - to strengthen the next generation of First Nations health researchers, and help build capacity, capability, and connections across the OCHRe Network.

Your project might involve:

• Supporting students or community-based researchers

• • Delivering innovative training and development opportunities

• Expanding our network and strengthening collaborations, or

• Enhancing access to knowledge and research resources.

The offer will be offered exclusively to OCHRe Investigators (CIs and AIs) named on the NHMRC Targeted Call for Research application (APP 2005944).

This is a continuous Open Round which opens on 6 February 2026. Funds will be available throughout the year until 11:59 pm on 30 October, or until fully allocated, whichever comes first.

If you are interested in more information and/or applying for a KPI Outcomes Project Boost  Grant 2026, please follow the links below.

Download the Applciaiton Guidelines here: KPI Outcomes Guidelines

NEXGEN are delighted to announce the launch of our Community Based Researcher (CBR) Grant Program as part of our OCHRe NEXGEN Hub. This grant program has been created to support and strengthen the development pathways of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CBRs.

The two tier funding structure is designed to help CBRs grow their skills, broaden their research experience, and deepen their impact within their Communities. This program offers Investigators a meaningful opportunity to champion CBRs  and actively contribute to their professional growth.

Thank you to all Investigators for your continued dedication to nurturing the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. Your support plays a vital role in shaping strong and sustainable research futures across OCHRe and the NEXGEN Hub.

The offer will be offered exclusively to OCHRe Investigators (CIs and AIs) named on the NHMRC Targeted Call for Research application (APP 2005944). ‍ ‍‍ ‍

This is a continuous Open Round which opens on 6 February 2026. Funds will be available throughout the year until 11:59 pm on 30 October, or until fully allocated, whichever comes first.

If you are interested in more information and/or applying for a CBR Grant 2026, please follow the links below.

CBR Grant Guidelines 2026        

NEXGEN are pleased to announce the launch of Health Research Experience Scholarships Program (Round 3) 2026 as part of our OCHRe NEXGEN Hub.

For this round, NEXGEN Hub will offer 12 Health Research Experience ScholarshipsProgram (Scholarships) valued at $10,000 each. These Scholarships will provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders enrolled in an undergraduate degree (including Honours) or a postgraduate coursework program, to gain or enhance their research experience and skills.

The offer will be offered exclusively to Investigators (CIs and AIs) named on the NHMRC Targeted Call for Research application (APP 2005944: OCHRe).

This is a continuous Open Round which opens on 6 February 2026  and closes on 30 October 2026 or when all Scholarships have been awarded, whichever is the sooner.

Thank you for your interest in our program, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

If you are interested in more information and/or applying for a Health Research Experience Scholarships 2026, please follow the links below.

Health Research Experience Scholarships

Program Guidelines 2026 Scholarship