National Research Program

In the lead up to the 2026 National Research Program grant rounds, we will be hosting a webinar with the Australian Rheumatology Association to help prepare applicants, with information on: 

• A new Expression of Interest process to streamline grant applications,
• How you can apply for funding for consumer involvement in your project, and how we can help you find consumers
• Our new resource on best practice consumer research engagement
• A Q&A session on this year’s grant rounds, scholarships and fellowships

Join us for an online information session to discuss the 2026 grant rounds and how these changes may impact researchers on:

Thursday, 10 April 2pm AEST.

Speakers:

Dr. David Liew,  Medical Director, Arthritis Australia
Dr. Mihir Wechalekar, Chair – Grants Assessment Committee, Arthritis Australia
Professor Catherine Hill, Chair, ARA Research Committee
Nadia Levin, CEO and Managing Director, Research Australia

Click here to register for the webinar

Applications for the 2026 national research program (including the Expression of Interest process) will open on Friday 11 April, when application guidelines and information will be published on the Arthritis Australia website.  

Click here to download Best Practice Guidance