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Māori health research
Māori health research values Māori worldviews and builds Māori research capacity and leadership. It should build an evidence base that contributes to Māori health gains, derived from high-quality Māori health research that upholds rangatiratanga and uses and advances Māori knowledge, resources, and people. All of our HRC research investment streams, in particular the Rangahau Hauora Māori stream, are open to Māori health research and researchers. We also have a number of career development awards available to specifically support the development and dissemination of Māori health research.
Current & recent ideas funding opportunities
2026 He Ara Whakahihiko - Hauora Fund
Our He Ara Whakahihiko – Hauora Fund provides funding for high-quality biomedical and clinical research that will contribute to improving Māori health outcomes, strengthen Māori health research capability, create clear pathways to impact, and deliver both health and economic outcomes. Funding is available to support up to four research grants each valued at $495,500 (excluding GST) for a term of 24 months.
2026 Rangahau Hauora Māori Projects
We offer funding of up to $1,200,000 for research projects that have the potential to vastly improve the health of New Zealanders. Rangahau Hauora Māori Projects can cover a diverse range of areas with a Māori-focused research. Most projects have a term of three years, but we can negotiate terms of up to five years.