Registration and applications are now open for the following funding initiatives:

2019 WorkSafe-HRC Research RFP

The HRC and WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) have formed a funding initiative to identify effective interventions for reducing work-related work-related psychosocial risk for the most prevalent psychosocial health problems (stress, anxiety and depression). More information is available here. 

2019 e-Asia Joint Research Programme 

This call asks for proposals focusing on one of three health research areas: infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, or cancer. More information is available here on our Requests for Proposals page.

2019 HRC-NSFC Biomedical Research Fund

The HRC and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) have established a funding initiative to support the development of collaborative research relationships between the two countries. More information is available here. 

2019 MSD-HRC Research RFP

The HRC and Ministry of Social Development (MSD) are seeking to fund high-quality research which will identify and evaluate new approaches that assist New Zealanders to remain connected to work when managing health conditions or disability. More information is available here. 

2019 Breast Cancer Register Partnership

The HRC and Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand (BCFNZ) jointly fund research that leverages the BCFNZ's investment in New Zealand's breast cancer registers. More information is available here.  

2019 Breast Cancer Research in New Zealand Partnership

The HRC, Breast Cancer Cure and Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand established this initiative to fund innovative research into breast cancer. More information is available here. 

Ngā Kanohi Kitea community research grants provide an opportunity for iwi, hapu and community groups to investigate a well-defined area of Māori health need or gain. Up to $200,000 is available over 18 months. Registration for these grants is now open. For more information and to apply, click here. 

A reminder that the rebuttal period for 2019 Emerging Researcher First Grants opens at 8am, Friday 15 February 2019 and closes at 1pm, Monday 25 February 2019. 

Reminder: Applications for Programme grants are due 1pm, Wednesday 10 October 2018 

Applications for full-stage Project grants are due 1pm, Wednesday 14 November.2018

The rebuttal period for both grant applications will begin 8am, Tuesday 5 March 2019 and closes 1pm, Friday 15 March 2019.