The e-ASIA JRP formulates and supports international joint research projects in the East Asia region on a multilateral basis and promotes the interaction of researchers through scientific workshops.

The NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program supports Australian participation and collaboration in leading international research through the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP). 

The e-ASIA JRP selects research projects through an open call for proposals. Fields of cooperation are decided among the e-ASIA participating member organisations and funding is for up to three years.

The 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA grant opportunity will support Australian participation and partnership in international collaborative research through the e-ASIA JRP 15th call for proposals under the Health Research stream.

NHMRC has allocated up to $4.5million to support up to 6 grants (with a capped maximum value of $750,000 per grant) for the Australian component of successful projects in the e-ASIA JRP 15th Health Research stream. Applications are invited for projects commencing in 2026 addressing the research topics of either:

• Call Topic 1: Infectious Diseases and Immunology
• Call Topic 2: Advanced Medical research & Enabling Technologies

Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program Guidelines.

The e-ASIA JRP has specific eligibility criteria for applicants. Applications will be excluded from consideration if eligibility requirements are not met, including:

• A minimum of 3 collaborating partners from supporting member organisations participating in a call topic, per application.
• Applications specific to each participating member organisation must be completed by the Chief Investigator in their respective country. More detailed eligibility requirements can be found in the e-ASIA 15th Health Research call text available on the e-ASIA website.

For details regarding the 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA JRP peer review process, refer to the:

• 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA JRP Peer Review Guidelines available on Grant Connect.

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