Targeted Call for Research: Reframing Women's Health 2026 supports high-quality research addressing critical gaps in women’s health and transforming health and medical research practices.

Overview

A Targeted Call for Research (TCR) is a one-time request for grant applications designed to stimulate research in a particular area that will benefit the health of Australians or address a specific health issue. This TCR aims to advance research that strengthens the integration of sex- and gender-based approaches, broadens the understanding of women’s health beyond reproductive and sexual health, and generates findings to inform clinicians, policymakers, industry, and the public. The expected outcomes are to catalyze change in women’s health research and produce actionable evidence to improve health outcomes across the life course through innovative, multidisciplinary projects.

Objectives

The objectives of this TCR include facilitating research that:

• Improves the quality of sex- and gender-sensitive research design and reporting.
• Addresses priority health issues that disproportionately or differentially affect women.
• Builds researcher capability and shifts research culture.
• Mobilizes collaboration and strengthens research ecosystems.
• Enhances translation into policy, education, and practice.

Funding and Benefits

The total amount available for this call is $5,000,000.00 AUD. Grants awarded are expected to be announced in March 2027, with the research output being delivered for up to 5 years from the commencement of the grant.

Eligibility

Applications are accepted only from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Applicants must satisfy all the requirements set out in the TCR: Reframing Women’s Health 2026 Grant Guidelines. A list of NHMRC approved Administering Institutions is available from the NHMRC website.

Application Process and Timeline

Applications must be submitted electronically using Sapphire, unless otherwise advised by the NHMRC. The minimum data submission deadline is 17:00 (ACT local time) on 22 July 2026. The close date and time for submissions is 5-Aug-2026 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time).

Contact Information

For inquiries, applicants may contact the NHMRC Research Help Centre:

• Phone: 1800 500 983
• Email Address: help@nhmrc.gov.au
• Web Address: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/targeted-calls-research

The opportunity is managed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and has the GO ID: GO8471.