Research Fellows 2026

The Research Fellows 2026 program was Part A of the FHRI Fund Fellowships program. It aimed to attract and develop outstanding health and medical researchers across all career stages, making the WA research workforce more competitive at national and international levels.

Fellowships up to $1.8 million were available to support salary and research costs for up to 4 years, through a competitive and merit-based process including assessment by an independent review panel.

In 2026, these prestigious fellowships were offered across 4 streams:

• Aboriginal Health Researcher Fellows – for early, mid, and senior-career Aboriginal researchers, to co-design and lead research with Aboriginal communities
• Clinician Researcher Fellows – for medical practitioners, nurses, midwives, dentists and allied health professionals and other registered clinicians to conduct impactful research that improves health outcomes.
• Emerging Researcher Fellows – for early and mid-career researchers to lead impactful and collaborative research.
• FHRI Fund-Heart Foundation Fellows – for early and mid-career cardiovascular researchers. Proudly delivered in partnership with the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Program Status: Closed

The Guidelines and Conditions can be accessed below

Information on other FHRI Fund programs can be accessed by subscribing to updates or checking the FHRI Fund current opportunities.

Organisations wishing to partner on future rounds are encouraged to contact the Office of medical Research and Innovation via email to DOH.OMRI@health.wa.gov.au.