Researchers working to improve the lives of people with chronic neurological conditions and brain cancer are among the scientists who may benefit from a $276.4 million injection into medical research.
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The government says the funding, drawn from the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund, will improve health outcomes for all Australians and tackle global health challenges.
The new funding rounds also include grants in maternal health and chronic respiratory conditions, as well as digital innovations in primary health care.
Early and mid-career researchers can apply for a pool of $42.8 million.
Research that has strong consumer engagement could be eligible for grants worth a total of $10 million.
The government says that funding will support projects which benefit healthcare consumers by answering research questions that are more relevant and responsive to community needs.
They must also seek consumer perspectives to improve the quality of research.
Some $71.6 million has also been set aside for those working on clinical trials.
The Medical Research Future Fund, managed by the Future Fund Board of Guardians, was set up by the coalition government in 2015.
Since then it has provided 670 grants with a total project value of $1.8 billion.