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Targeted Call for Elite Researcher Grant 2026

Medicine research grant from NSW Health, Office for Health and Medical Research

Apply by Friday, Nov 6

Closing time not stated; check the source.

Up to A$750,000
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About

Support NSW organisations recruiting outstanding health and medical research leaders from overseas. Proposals should establish a strategically important research programme with a clear route to translation. Cardiovascular research and projects exclusively focused on cancer are outside this call.

Eligibility

Career stage: Not stated

Institution applies

Covers: Up to AUD 750,000 over three to five years for programme salaries, consumables, equipment and clinician backfill. A cash contribution of at least 50% is required. Institutional overheads and capital works are excluded.

Host location: Australia

Nominees must currently live and work overseas and relocate to reside and work in NSW throughout the grant. Interstate recruitment is not eligible.

Nationality or residence: Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a suitable full-term work visa is required.

Eligibility sourceSource 2Source 3

Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

An eligible NSW host submits the nomination, with a maximum of one application per organisation. Nominees need a strong research, funding and team-leadership record.

Topics

NSW organisationshealth and medical researchresearch leadersstrategically important research programmeclear route to translationCardiovascular researchcancer

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Source: medicalresearch.smartygrants.com.au