NHMRC Grant Applications in 1/8th of the time

The Challenge
Australia's health and medical researchers typically spend 5-8 weeks preparing funding submissions to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)—with only a 10% success rate. Time that could be spent on breakthrough research is lost to the grind of grant writing.

The Approach
For the past year, our team has supported the health and medical faculty of the University of Melbourne - a global top 10 medical faculty - to apply for competitive research funding.

We deploy highly sophisticated AI conversations embedded with leading researcher skills, NHMRC evaluation criteria, and specific character requirements. Following workshops on the art and science of grant applications, researchers engage in structured conversations with Wholegrain AI agents that deliver comprehensive drafts in line with NHMRC requirements

The Results
Researchers educated on the art and science of grant applications
Sophisticated first drafts completed in hours—down from 5-8 weeks
Researchers report improved clarity and sharper, more competitive proposals
Greater volume of applications submitted

The Impact
Researchers got back to research. AI handled the blank page, embedded the rubric, and delivered drafts ready for final refinement.