The NSW Government is launching a $160 million medical research program as it searches for the next big health breakthrough.
Heading into its fourth round, the Medical Research Support Program (MRSP) aims to support excellence in health and medical research by funding the indirect costs of research, such as equipment and support staff.
Applications for the program, which is administered by the Office of Health and Medical Research, will open on Monday 13 May.
The funding awarded to independent medical research institutes is integral in helping complete their important work.
Previous recipients include the Black Dog Institute, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, and the Woolcock Institute.
Funding from previous rounds of the MRSP has significantly contributed to NSW's world-leading research achievements.
This includes Australia's first precision medicine program for children with cancer, development of a
single test for over 50 genetic diseases, and personalised digital mental health tools to deliver evidence-based therapies for people living with depression, anxiety and stress.
