NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence 2025

Overview

The objectives of the CRE scheme are 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 knowledge gain, health policy and/or practice Foster and build capacity and capability in the health and medical research workforce Provide opportunities to expand and improve collaborations between research teams. The CRE 2025 grant opportunity will provide support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in basic science research, clinical research, health services research, public health research and One Health research. Priority funding is also available for venom research. Applicants select the application stream that best fits their research proposal. Applicants should refer to the Centres of Research Excellence 2025 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.