Closed⚠ Closes 30 April 2026

Cochrane Funding Program 2026

Funding
$6,476,822
Region
Commonwealth
Closing Date
30 April 2026

Overview

Cochrane is an international, independent, not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote evidence-based practice in service provision and clinical healthcare. Cochrane systematic reviews are a key element in improving the quality and accessibility of the evidence to support healthcare decision making. The Australian Government has announced a total of $6,476,822 (GST exclusive) to support Cochrane activities in Australia over four years (from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030). This funding will be administered by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).The objectives of this funding program are to:- Support Australian Cochrane review production and evidence synthesis to inform healthcare decision making.- Ensure that resources are allocated to specific, measurable activities that deliver high value outputs.For further information on the Cochrane Funding Program 2026, see the Cochrane Administered Funding Grant 2026-2030_grant opportunity guidelines. The activities that f

Eligibility Requirements

231013 - Medical Research

Who Can Apply

Sme

Relevant Industries

HealthTechnology

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.

Visit the official application page
Disclaimer: Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

Related Grants

Open·Commonwealth·$25,000,000

MRFF 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant Opportunity

This grant program supports researchers pursuing innovative projects to develop new products and interventions in health and medical research, with the goal of creating treatments for serious and incurable health conditions. Funding supports programs of research comprising linked projects with a 10-year time horizon, from proof-of-concept through to full clinical implementation.

Open·Commonwealth·$500,000 - $4,000,000

2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health

The 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) Grant Opportunity supports Australian participation and collaboration in transnational research projects through European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) Call for Proposals. The EP BrainHealth offers 2 calls: one in the field of neurological, mental disorders and sensory disorders (EP BrainHealth Call 1) and one in the field of neurodegenerative disorders (EP BrainHealth Call 2). Further information on the EP BrainHealth Call for Proposals is available from the EP BrainHealth website. Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. • Australia-based researchers must submit an application at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat to be considered for 2026 NHMRC-EP BrainHealth funding. A copy of the full proposal as submitted to EP BrainHealth must be included in the 2026 NHMRC-EP BrainHealth application for funding. • The C

Open·Commonwealth·Up to $3,000,000

MRFF 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure

This program provides funding to establish and extend infrastructure of critical importance for conducting world-class health and medical research in areas of unmet medical need. It supports four streams: innovation enablers, digitisation of health care, co-investment partnerships, and mRNA technology enablers.