On this page

Genomics Health Futures Mission – Flagships – Pathogen Genomics

The Genomics Health Futures Mission - Flagships - Pathogen Genomics grant opportunity provides researchers with grants of up to $10 million. You can apply for large scale pilot research studies into pathogen genomics late in the research and development pipeline. These studies should aim to demonstrate clinical and/or public health utility, cost-effectiveness, and capacity for translation of genomics in the clinic.
Closed
This grant is currently closed to applications

What do you get?

Between $1 million and $10 million.

Who is this for?

Researchers, for large-scale pilot research studies into pathogen genomics late in the research and development pipeline.

About the program

The Genomics Health Futures Mission (GHFM) is the centrepiece of the Australian Government's National Health and Medical Industry Growth Plan.

The $106 million Flagships stream forms part of the GHFM and will be delivered over 9 years from 2019-20 to 2027-28 through a number of rounds.

This grant opportunity is the first round of the Flagships stream.

This round allows you to apply for funding between $1 million and $10 million. You can apply for up to 100% of eligible project costs. You must complete your project by 30 June 2023.

Applying

This grant is closed to applications.

You can track the status of your application by logging into your account in the online portal.

Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. The grant agreement will specify the reporting requirements, payment schedule and milestones necessary to receive payments.

We make payments by direct credit into your nominated bank account.

If you are unsuccessful, we’ll notify you in writing and give you the chance to discuss the outcome with us.

Need help?

Let us answer your question over the phone, email or live chat.

  • Phone:
    13 28 46
  • Open Hours:
    Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm across Australia
  • Website:
    Contact us

Key documents

Grant opportunity guidelines

pdf · 0.68 MB docx · 0.25 MB

Sample application form

pdf · 0.10 MB docx · 0.10 MB

Sample grant agreement

pdf · 0.75 MB docx · 0.13 MB

Board or CEO approval letter template

docx · 0.06 MB

MRFF grant management resources

Reporting templates are available from the MRFF grants management webpage. The page also provides other resources for MRFF grant administration, including current policies and relevant forms and templates.