NHMRC Update from the MRO

1. New Grant Program/Re-structure Announcements

For information about the new grant program

A reminder that the NHMRC have set up a specific website to detail and provide news on the new grant program as it becomes available.

The MRO intranet site is also being updated as we have answers to Frequently Asked Questions that come to our office. Please email us if you have any queries.  

Peer review public consultations for the new grant program

NHMRC will be releasing a consultation paper on peer review in the new grant program late Friday September 22 2017. Submission of responses will close 5.00pm (AEDT) Monday 4 December 2017. We recommend that everyone review this consultation paper and respond, or let us know your thoughts so we can include them in our response, to ensure your views and thoughts on how peer review processes in the new grant program are conducted meet your needs and are transparent and fair. 

2. Embargo still in place - July announcements

Just a quick reminder that the embargo is still in place for the NHMRC fellowships and grants that were announced in late July. NHMRC have not yet provided an indication of when the embargo may be lifted. 

3. Self-nominations for 2018 peer review of applications

NHMRC are calling for researchers to nominate themselves for consideration for appointment to NHMRC peer review panel(s) for the 2018 round. Nominations must be entered in RGMS by Friday 20 October 2017. Details on how to self-nominate are available in the RGMS User Guide – Assessment Processes.

4. Preparation for the 2018 Application Round

EOI for Fellowships 

Thanks to everyone who has responded to the EOI for NHMRC Fellowship applications. A reminder to those that haven't that this EOI is open till October 29th. Please click here to respond.  

RGMS Profiles

It is a good time of year to consider updating your RGMS CV & Profile in preparation for the major round to ensure your publications, conferences, memberships, etc., are up-to-date for when applications start opening towards the end of this year. 

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us.