NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) 2020

Overview

The objective of the CRE scheme is to improve health outcomes and promote or improve translation of research outcomes into policy and/or practice. The CRE scheme will also support researchers in capacity building activities, including in specific areas of need identified by NHMRC. The intended outcomes of the CRE scheme are to: support the conduct and development of innovative, high quality, collaborative research promote effective translation of research into health policy and/or practice foster and build capacity in the health and medical research workforce provide opportunities to expand and improve collaborations between research teams. CREs will provide support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in clinical research, health services research and public health research. Applicants nominate the stream that best fits their research proposal, although the NHMRC appreciates that there is often overlap. Applicants should refer to the Centres of Research Excellence 2020 Guidelines for further guidance in selecting the appropriate stream. A CRE may be a single physical entity or institute, or be a geographically disparate network linking across more than one institution. Centres are encouraged to collaborate with, and participate in, national and international research studies.