Children’s cancer and epilepsy research get a boost with long-awaited funding
Children’s cancer and epilepsy research will receive increased funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. However, the full promised $1 billion in annual grants will not be available for another four years. Health Minister Mark Butler emphasized that this investment aims to enhance the stability and productivity of Australia's research sector.
- ▪The government is addressing a chronic shortfall in investment in Australian research.
- ▪More than 90% of researchers were rejected from government-funded innovation grants in 2025.
- ▪The funding boost aims to support job security and foster a world-class research culture.
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