Welcome to NHMRC's consultation hub

We are dedicated to ensuring that the Australian community has the best opportunity to participate in developing NHMRC health advice, advice on ethical behaviour in health care and the conduct of medical research.

Open and upcoming consultations are below.

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Open consultations

  • Synergy Grants 2027 proposed updates - public consultation

    The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking feedback on 3 proposed key changes for the Synergy Grant scheme from 2027: Introducing 'Team capability' to replace individual Chief Investigator track record assessment. Introducing a new...

    Closes 19 May 2026

  • Public Consultation on Draft Guidance for the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines

    The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is inviting feedback on draft guidance material developed for the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (the Guidelines) on ammonia, nickel and chlorate, and ongoing edits and corrections to the Guidelines. NHMRC is seeking feedback...

    Closes 5 June 2026