Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)

Data updated June 25, 2026

Australian Government medical research funder with explicit psychedelic trial grants (including ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA).

Government Funding Snapshot

Grants, Subsidies & Contracts

Funding Body

Health / Medical Research Funder

Jurisdiction

National

Coverage

1 country

Last Verified

Apr 11, 2026

Support Mechanisms

Grant FundingSubsidy Program

Funding Notes

Agency-level entry with program details in funding records.

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Program Status

Completed / Historical

Funding Programs

Innovative Therapies for Mental Illness Grant Opportunity

Mar 17, 2021

Australian-led clinical trial teamsGrant FundingAUD $15 million competitive grant round

Source Evidence

MRFF overview

https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/medical-research-future-fund

Innovative therapies grant release

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/15-million-for-development-of-innovative-therapies-for-mental-illness