MRFF 2022 Clinical Trials Activity Grant Opportunity

Overview

Applications must address the objectives and desired outcomes described in section 1.3 of the grant guidelines. Applications to this grant opportunity must propose research that addresses one of the four Streams of research.  An application may be submitted to one of the four Streams only. The objective of this grant opportunity is addressed in the following four Streams: Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need Stream 1 – conduct a clinical trial of one or more treatments and/or management-based interventions for rare cancers, rare diseases and/or unmet need. Stream 2 – conduct an implementation science trial to determine the best strategies for reducing inappropriate antibiotic use in clinical settings. Effective health interventions Stream 3 – conduct a clinical trial that reduces inequities in health outcomes by addressing the specific health and health care needs that are of priority for people in regional, rural, and remote communities. Stream 4 - conduct a clinical trial that assesses the comparative effectiveness of two or more health interventions to treat a specific clinical condition, to inform the decisions of policy makers, clinicians, and consumers regarding healthcare and to minimise the use of unnecessary, ineffective, and harmful health interventions. This grant opportunity is being administered by NHMRC on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Further information on the Medical Research Future Fund is available from the Department of Health and Aged Care website.