The Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) scheme provides support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in clinical research, health services research and public health research.

The objective of the CRE scheme is to improve health outcomes and promote or improve translation of research outcomes into policy and/or practice. The CRE scheme will also support researchers in capacity building activities, including in specific areas of need identified by NHMRC.

The intended outcomes of the CRE scheme are to:

• support the conduct and development of innovative, high quality, collaborative research
• promote effective translation of research into health policy and/or practice
• foster and build capacity in the health and medical research workforce
• provide opportunities to expand and improve collaborations between research teams.

Funding will support five streams: 

1. Basic Science Research
2. Clinical Research
3. Health Services Research
4. Public Health Research
5. One Health Research

Grant at a glance

Duration of funding:
5 years

Level of funding:
CREs in Clinical Research, Health Services Research and Public Health Research - $2,500,000

Eligibility 

Applications for the NHMRC funding are subject to the eligibility requirements set out in the Centres of Research Excellence Guidelines.

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