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Australia’s only national, whole-of-system alliance for health and medical research and innovation.

Research Australia is a Member-based organisation. We bring together 120+ Member organisations across the health and medical research and innovation ecosystem, representing:

  • $6 billion in annual research investment
  • 125,000 researchers, clinicians, innovators and advocates
  • Every stage of the research and innovation pipeline – from discovery and translation to implementation, commercialisation and community impact.

Research Australia elevates, showcases and connects our Members to shape policy, unlock opportunity and accelerate impact. We transform individual expertise into collective influence across the full health and medical research and innovation pipeline to improve outcomes for all Australians.

Membership is held at the organisational level. Individuals in Member organisations can engage with and benefit from Research Australia’s programs, networks, events and advocacy activities.

why membership matters

Membership gives your organisation access to the relationships, influence, visibility and intelligence needed to maximise its impact.

Our Members include universities and medical research institutes, health services and hospitals, industry partners including BioTech, MedTech and Pharma, funders and philanthropic organisations, and consumer, advocacy and community organisations, including charities.

Join the organisations shaping the future of Australian health and medical research and innovation.

  • Elevate your voice to shape the policies, investments and decisions that influence the sector’s future.
  • Showcase your impact and raise your organisation’s profile, expertise and credibility.
  • Connect for greater impact and build the relationships that drive collaboration, innovation and change.

Membership fees may be a tax-deductible business expense, and GST may be claimable where applicable. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified tax advisor regarding your organisation’s circumstances.

Get in touch to apply today: admin@researchaustralia.org or 02 9295 8546.