Policy statement for Department of Health staff participating in activities funded by Medical Research Future Fund

Department of Health

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Our staff work with researchers to make evidence-based decisions on health programs. The participation of our staff in research activities funded by the MRFF could lead to perceived or real conflicts of interest.

We have a policy statement that sets out the:

  • circumstances in which participation in MRFF-funded activities is or is not allowed
  • obligations of staff
  • approval process for participating in MRFF-funded activities.

Read the MRFF Policy Statement – Participation by Department of Health employees in research activities funded by the MRFF

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