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ClosedNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) · 2026

Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026)

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Agency: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Funding: Up to $1,500,000 for 5 years (per project, can vary).
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Status: Closed
Eligibility: Researchers and policy makers forming partnerships among decision makers, policy makers, managers, clinicians, and researchers. Applicants can apply at any time of the year.
Grant Type: Research
Geographic Scope: National

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Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026) is sponsored by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The Partnership Project funding scheme provides support for researchers and policy makers to collaborate on defining research questions, undertaking research, interpreting findings, and implementing them into policy and practice.

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NHMRC Partnership Projects - Research support - University of Queensland NHMRC Partnership Projects Industry and government schemes Key dates for NHMRC Partnership Projects 2026 There will be three Peer Review Cycles in 2026 KEY DATES PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS PRC1 - Under assessment PRC1 Round opens: 7 January 2026 NHMRC Administering Institution Waiver Request submission deadline: 4 March 2026 UQ Notice of Intent (NOI) due to UQ R&I: 17 March 202 6 Minimum data requirements in Sapphire: 18 March 2026 Applications due to UQ R&I: 18 March 2026 Applications close with NHMRC: 1 April 2026 Anticipated peer review period: 14 - 16 July 2026 Anticipated outcomes: November 2026 KEY DATES PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS PRC2 - Now open PRC2 Round opens: 19 March 2026 NHMRC Administering Institution Waiver Request submission deadline: 8 July 2026 UQ NOI due to UQ R&I: 21 July 2026 Applications due to UQ R&I: 22 July 2026 Minimum data requirements in Sapphire: 22 July 2026 Applications close with NHMRC: 5 August 2026 Anticipated peer review period: 17- 19 November 2026 Anticipated outcomes: March 2027 KEY DATES PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS PRC3 PRC3 Round opens: 23 July 2026 NHMRC Administering Institution Waiver Request submission deadline: 14 October 2026 UQ NOI due to UQ R&I: 27 October 2026 Applications due to UQ R&I: 28 October 2026 Minimum data requirements in Sapphire: 28 October 2026 Applications close with NHMRC: 11 November 2026 Anticipated peer review period: April 2027 Partnership Project grants support collaborations, within the Australian context, that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice, to improve health services and processes.

The scheme addresses the delivery, organisation, funding and access to services and programs that affect the health of Australians. Research may involve preventative programs, primary and community health care, hospitals, community services, the health workforce and infrastructure. In 2026 there will be three peer review cycles.

Step 1. Internal Notice of Intent (NOI) All researchers intending to submit an NHMRC Partnership Project application are required to submit an internal Notice of Intent . NOIs will be collated centrally and distributed to Faculties and Institutes in order to provide maximum support to the UQ research community.

Submit UQ Notice of Intent Step 2. Sapphire updates and scheme reading Register for Sapphire and review/update your Profile. Please note that all researchers listed on a Partnership Project application must have a Sapphire account.

Submission of a registration form and activation of a Sapphire account must occur at least 72 hours before application close. Requests for Sapphire accounts/activations after this time cannot be guaranteed. Familiarise yourself with the key NHMRC and UQ documentation.

Step 3. Completing the application Step 4. UQR&I internal review and feedback Sapphire application completion: Ahead of internal review, ensure all online components are complete and valid in Sapphire and supporting documents have been uploaded.

Sapphire Certification/Submit to RAO : Select 'Certification' from the left-hand menu within your Ideas Grant application and follow the instructions to submit the application to the RAO. UQR&I Review Request: Email your completed UQ Application Certification Form (with signatures) to UQ R&I at nhmrc@research. uq.

edu. au . Internal review is undertaken by UQ R&I and feedback provided (compliance/eligibility/grantsmanship).

Final submission by UQ R&I to NHMRC. Partners Organisations and Waivers Applications are required to include Partner Organisations whose decisions and actions affect health, health policy and health care delivery in ways that improve the health of Australians.

Each Partner Organisation must demonstrate, through the application and Partner support letter, how they will function as a policy/practice partner for the purpose of the application. Please review the scheme Guidelines for more information on Partner Organisation requirements. NHMRC Administering Institutions cannot be named as Partner Organisations unless they are primarily involved in delivering health policy and/or health services.

If this is the case applicants must apply to the NHMRC to seek a waiver to include such organisations in their application as a Partner Organisation in advance of the relevant deadline as listed in the Key Dates section above. Contact UQ R&I via nhmrc@research. uq.

edu. au to discuss this further. Readership and researcher support Before applying, we recommend you: Familiarise yourself with the framework for Applying for Competitive Research Grants at UQ.

Contact your faculty or institute research manager for advice on peer readership programs. Access the UQ R&I Grants Library , a helpful resource of past successful proposals. Read the UQ R&I Grant writing advice and strategy website for tips on preparing your application Before applying, please review the full suite of documents available from GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system.

(Login required to access documentation) 2026 Administering Institution Waiver Request (DOCX, 104. 8 KB) 2026 Partnership Projects Grant Proposal Template (DOCX, 35. 3 KB) 2026 Partnership Projects Guide to Partner Letter of Support (DOCX, 35.

5 KB) Please also see information available on the NHMRC Partnership Projects page . UQ 2026 NHMRC Partnership Projects UQ Application Certification Form (DOCX, 68. 8 KB) A range of resources and workshops from the UQ Library are also available to assist researchers applying for this scheme.

Research impact and metrics drop-in sessions Researcher identifiers and profiles Library Guide on research impact evidence Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) ARC Industry Fellowships Program Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Australia’s Economic Accelerator - Ignite Australia’s Economic Accelerator - Innovate Cooperative Research Centres - Projects (CRC-P) NHMRC Partnership Projects ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships (AQIRF) Advance Queensland Industry Research Projects (AQIRP) Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence CRC Fellowships National Manufacturing Priorities Scheme and Sapphire queries If you are applying through UQ but you are not a current UQ staff member, please contact the round coordinator to be added to the UQ R&I mailing list.

Eligibility Requirements

Researchers and policy makers forming partnerships among decision makers, policy makers, managers, clinicians, and researchers. Applicants can apply at any time of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and policy makers forming partnerships among decision makers, policy makers, managers, clinicians, and researchers. Applicants can apply at any time of the year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026) offer?

The current listing shows up to $1,500,000 for 5 years (per project, can vary). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026)?

Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026) is funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Is Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026) available nationwide?

Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for Partnership Projects (Multiple Peer Review Cycles in 2026)?

Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.

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