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Access supportFind out information about the aims, funding, key dates, resources and contacts for the NHMRC EU Collaborative Research Grants.
The NHMRC-EU Collaborative Research Grant Scheme supports Australian participation in leading international collaborative research under Horizon Europe, which is the European Union’s key funding program for research and innovation. Horizon Europe facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation while tackling global challenges. It supports the creation and better dispersion of excellent knowledge and technologies.
The objectives of the NHMRC-EU Collaborative Research Grant Scheme are: NHMRC-EU Collaborative Research Grant Scheme 2023 Guidelines v1.0 March 2023 Page 7 of 38 enable Australian participation in leading international collaborative research provide a financial contribution to the Australian researchers participating in eligible Horizon Europe research that has been favourably evaluated for funding.
The intended outcomes of the NHMRC-EU Collaborative Research Grant Scheme are: to assist Australian health and medical research to maintain a standard of excellence to support health and medical research that is of significant benefit to Australia.
NHMRC will invite Australian researchers who are listed on eligible applications deemed fundable by the European Commission (EC) to apply to NHMRC for support of the Australian component of research under the following topics:
Australian CIs may apply for up to $500,000 and a maximum of five years per application.
Applicants may apply for funding of between one and five years duration, but the period must be justified and must be concurrent with that proposed in the original EU application. The budget must be clearly justified, paying particular attention to any research cost(s) that may be atypical for the particular field of research.
Changes to Eligibility for DVCR Co-Funding
Eligibility for the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme is now contingent upon on-time submission of grant applications by your mandatory compliance and eligibility check. Many applications for external funding require cash and in-kind contributions from the host institution in order to be considered for funding. This funding includes project support funds, funding for research associates, scholarships, and major equipment and in most cases is processed via the DVCR Co-Funding scheme. View further information on deadlines, processes and FAQs.
EC Processes
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