The Mad Scientist of OZ
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Why be mad? Medical scientists in Australia are drowning in grant applications in a battle for a chance to dip in the shallow pool of water that is research funding in Australia. Care about your health? You should be mad too!
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Australian investment in medical science is at a record low. As a result, thousands of excellent research projects go unfunded each year. Do you want your government to invest in the future of your health? #NHMRC #FundingCrisis #releasethefullMRFF
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I asked ChatGPT to tell me what success rates for grant programs would be considered okay for researcher mental health.
A shocking embarrassment for Australia. Damage is being done on a daily basis. Urgent action is required.
A shocking embarrassment for Australia. Damage is being done on a daily basis. Urgent action is required.
December 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I asked ChatGPT to tell me what success rates for grant programs would be considered okay for researcher mental health.
A shocking embarrassment for Australia. Damage is being done on a daily basis. Urgent action is required.
A shocking embarrassment for Australia. Damage is being done on a daily basis. Urgent action is required.
From discovery to vaccine in less than a year -the last pandemic showed what is possible when science is adequately funded. Refusal to release the full MRFF slows progress and forces medical researchers institutions to cut projects, jobs and investments. Join the campaign to #releasethefullmrff
860+ emails have gone to MPs across 130 electorates calling for the full Medical Research Future Fund in the 2026–27 Federal Budget
Medical research pays for itself - every $1 returns $3.90
Let it fund tomorrow - share your voice:
www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
Medical research pays for itself - every $1 returns $3.90
Let it fund tomorrow - share your voice:
www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
December 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
From discovery to vaccine in less than a year -the last pandemic showed what is possible when science is adequately funded. Refusal to release the full MRFF slows progress and forces medical researchers institutions to cut projects, jobs and investments. Join the campaign to #releasethefullmrff
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If your #NHMRC ideas grant was unsuccessful and you have a story to share about the impact of this on your #biomedicalresearch, career, team - get in touch. Federal DOH have asked #NARF to collect stories of impact of low funding. #SaveOzScience #DiscoveriesNeedDollars #EMCRs
November 26, 2024 at 1:46 AM
If your #NHMRC ideas grant was unsuccessful and you have a story to share about the impact of this on your #biomedicalresearch, career, team - get in touch. Federal DOH have asked #NARF to collect stories of impact of low funding. #SaveOzScience #DiscoveriesNeedDollars #EMCRs
Australian investment in medical science is at a record low. As a result, thousands of excellent research projects go unfunded each year. Do you want your government to invest in the future of your health? #NHMRC #FundingCrisis #releasethefullMRFF
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Australian investment in medical science is at a record low. As a result, thousands of excellent research projects go unfunded each year. Do you want your government to invest in the future of your health? #NHMRC #FundingCrisis #releasethefullMRFF