Rigorous review of applications for NHMRC funding ensures transparency, probity and fairness. The peer review of all NHMRC funding schemes is underpinned by NHMRC’s Principles of Peer Review. Funding rules NHMRC funding rules help to ensure that all researchers have equal access to the support they need, and that we provide funding to the highest-quality research and researchers.
The Principles are high-level, guiding statements that underpin NHMRC’s peer review processes and will apply to all NHMRC funding schemes. The Principles are a living document and will be subject to ongoing review by NHMRC’s Research Committee and Council as part of NHMRC’s overall consideration of how it supports peer review.
NHMRC guidelines are intended to promote health, prevent harm, encourage best practice and reduce waste. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees or panels that follow a rigorous evidence-based approach. NHMRC guidelines are based on a review of the available evidence, and follow transparent development and decision making processes.
At NHMRC we are excited by the huge potential benefits of the research we fund and by the opportunities we have to ensure Australians have access to evidence-based, authoritative health advice.
