Research for Purpose: Solving the wicked problem of the gap from research to translation
Presentation dates and locations will be listed here as they are confirmed:
Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (VIC) – 3.00pm, Wednesday, 19 August 2026 – complete
Swinburne University (VIC) – 3pm, Thursday, 20 August 2026 – complete
University of Sydney (NSW) – Thursday, 17 September 2026
University of New South Wales (NSW) – 12pm, Friday, 16 October 2026
Philanthropists on the Couch Event, University of New South Wales (NSW) – 4pm, Friday, 16 October 2026
The conversation will briefly explore philanthropic support before moving into a broader conversation around research translation and considerations in becoming attractive and competitive for next step partners including industry and venture capital. Projects supported by NFMRI have had an ~70% success rate in securing next-step partners. The discussion will help researchers understand how to be more competitive when applying to NFMRI.
Online Grant Round Q&A Session
Our most recent online grant round Q&A session took place on Monday, 20 July 2026.
SAVE THE DATE: 2026 NFMRI Awards Night
Our 2026 NFMRI Awards Night will be taking place from 5pm AEDT on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at McGrathNicol, Level 12, 44 Martin Place, Sydney. Please save the date.
Research with Purpose 2027
Our next conference, Research with Purpose 2027, will coincide with our Foundation’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event will take place on the 23-25 November 2027 at the Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour NSW. More information about the event will be made available on our website here over the course of the year.
Online Grant Round Q&A Session
Our online grant round Q&A session recently took place on Monday, 9 February 2026. To register for a future session, please click here.
