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:
University of Technology Sydney (NSW) – Thursday, 6 August 2026
Hudson Institute of Medical Research (VIC) – 1pm, Tuesday, 18 August 2026
RMIT Presentation (VIC) – Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (VIC) – 2.30pm, Wednesday, 19 August 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 next online grant round Q&A session will be taking place at 11am AEST on Monday, 20 July 2026. To register, please click here.
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.
