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Centres of Research Excellence # Centres of Research Excellence [](https://www. nhmrc. gov.au/funding/find-funding/centres-research-excellence) The Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) scheme provides support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in basic science research, clinical research, health services research and public health research.
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 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.
Funding will be available across 4 application streams in the 2026 CRE grant opportunity: 1. Basic Science Research 3. Health Services Research 4.
Public Health Research ## Peer review of CRE grants For information on the CRE peer review process refer to the _Centres of Research Excellence Peer Review Guidelines_ published on GrantConnect at opening of the grant opportunity.
CREs in Basic Science Research, Clinical Research, Health Services Research and Public Health Research – $3,000,000 Applicants should note the following key changes for the CRE 2026 Grant Opportunity Guidelines: * The grant opportunity opened for applications on 1 October 2025, earlier than recent years.
* Bowel Cancer Australia will provide funding to NHMRC for one Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Centre of Research Excellence through the Basic Science Research application stream. * The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will provide funding to NHMRC for one CRE for Infection Prevention and Control Research in Aged Care through the Health Services Research application stream. * Grant proposal components have been updated.
Applicants are required to describe in their grant proposal the proposed distribution and governance arrangements for the requested CRE funding, and how the CRE funding will complement already secured funding, data and resources. The response will be considered in the assessment of the application. * CRE score descriptors have been updated for assessment criterion 4.
### Outcomes of funding rounds 2025 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)184. 64 KB 2024 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)107. 77 KB 2023 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)159.
28 KB 2022 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)81. 84 KB 2021 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)83. 75 KB 2020 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)76.
26 KB 2019 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)83. 14 KB 2018 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)71. 95 KB 2017 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)130.
36 KB 2016 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)68. 98 KB 2015 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)197. 8 KB 2014 funding outcomes for Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)269.
74 KB ## Contact research admin office If you need more information, contact your Research Administration Office in the first instance. If you need help and are unable to satisfy your concern through your Administering Institution (or MRFF Eligible Organisation), contact the Research Help Centre. ## Documentation to apply **Documentation to apply for a grant** You will find the critical documentation you need to apply on GrantConnect.
The following resources might also assist you in the process: * Australian Standard Research Classifications and NHMRC Research Keywords/Phrases Go to the National Health and Medical Research Council home page | Australian Government NHMRC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands around Australia and pays our respect to their Elders, both past and present.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities and research institutions in Australia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $72 million allocated in 2025 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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