We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious NARF 2023 Postdoctoral Investigator Award. This year, we saw an unprecedented surge in the number of submissions, each reflecting the extraordinary talent and dedication thriving within our research community. A Year of Exceptional Submissions The 2023 award cycle brought NARF an exceptional array of submissions,
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) welcomed a new CEO, Professor Steve Wesselingh, this August. Prof. Wesselingh, a distinguished figure in infectious diseases research, is renowned for his work on HIV, vaccine development, and the exploration of the human microbiome’s effects on health. A Legacy of Leadership Before his appointment, Prof. Wesselingh’s illustrious
July 2023: A Call for Strategic Alignment The biomedical research community in Australia received a significant nod from the federal government this July, with the announcement of a review aimed at enhancing the strategic alignment of funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Exploring the
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Save the date for the Virtual NARF AGM, Monday the 7th of December, likely around midday AEST. Details coming soon.
NARF announces their annual award for outstanding independent health/medical/biomedical research achievements by an Australian postdoctoral researcher at an early stage of their career. The intention of the Award is to recognise such achievement and to encourage the career aspirations of young Australian investigators in health/medical/biomedical research. NARF Post-Doctoral Investigator Award 2020
NARF announces their annual award for outstanding independent health/medical/biomedical research achievements by an Australian postdoctoral researcher at an early stage of their career. The intention of the Award is to recognize such achievement and to encourage the career aspirations of young Australian investigators in health/medical/biomedical research. NARF 2019 Post doctoral Award Announcement
Table of recommendations from NARF regarding the current NHMRC Grant Scheme and Review Process which came out of a NARF meeting held at the Queensland Brain Institute on the 17th of June 2019. This meeting was attended by NARF executive, Director and members of the Research Office at UQ, additional researchers from UQ and NARF
Event Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2018 Location: Ian Potter Auditorium, Melbourne Brain Centre (30 Royal Parade, Parkville) Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
NARF has been heavily involved in discussion with the NHMRC concerning the restructuring of the entire grant funding program, including the future and sustainability of Fellowships. The NARF executive met with senior staff of the NHMRC including the CEO Prof Anne Kelso and Dr Tony Willis. These discussions are still on-going and the final outcome