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Targeted Call for Research: Strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Pipeline to Improve Health Equity 2026
Supports research on culturally responsive workforce development, including attraction, education, retention, career progression and leadership.
Grant opportunity summary
Grant Opportunity Summary
Supports research on culturally responsive workforce development, including attraction, education, retention, career progression and leadership.
Key grant details
Key Grant Details
- Status
- Open
- Funding Organisation
- NHMRC
- Funding Scheme
- NHMRC · Targeted Call for Research
- Estimated Grant Value / Maximum Funding
- A$5 million across the opportunity
- Closing Date
- 4 November 2026
- Collaboration Region
- Australia Only
Eligibility
Who can apply?
Apply through an NHMRC-approved Administering Institution. The Chief Investigator A must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Proposals must meet the call’s workforce objectives and all opportunity-specific eligibility requirements.
Research priorities
What does the grant support?
Supports research on culturally responsive workforce development, including attraction, education, retention, career progression and leadership.
Research Area: Health and medical research
Application process
How to apply
Refer to the official funding source for application stages, submission requirements and the application process.
Closing-time details: refer to the official funding source. Unless otherwise specified in the recorded guidelines, confirm the applicable time zone before submission.
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