A Targeted Call for Research is a one-time request for grant applications designed to stimulate research in a particular area that will benefit the health of Australians or address a specific health issue.

A TCR specifies the scope and objectives of the research to be proposed, application requirements and procedures, and the review criteria to be applied in the evaluation of applications submitted in response to the TCR.

This TCR aims to address the health and wellbeing needs of families and communities to be safe through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led, and multidisciplinary approach. A multidisciplinary approach may include embedding culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-driven approaches across all areas of health and associated support systems. It may also include a holistic understanding of health and wellbeing and include broad issues such as social justice, equity and rights as well as traditional knowledge, traditional healing and connection to country.

The provisional funding allocation for the TCR: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Addressing Violence for Safer Families and Communities 2025 is up to $5 million. Following peer review, the top ranked applications will be funded from within the available funding allocation.

Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC Administering Institutions.

The Chief Investigator A (CIA) and Administering Institution must ensure applications and grants meet all eligibility requirements as set out in these guidelines. Applications that do not meet these eligibility requirements may be ineligible and may be excluded from further consideration.

• Phone: 1800 500 983
• Email: help@nhmrc.gov.au