Current & recent ideas funding opportunities

2026 Pacific 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. Pacific Projects can cover a diverse range of areas with a Pacific health research focus. Most projects have a term of three years, but we can negotiate terms of up to five years.

Current & recent people-focused funding opportunities

2027 Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship provides support for outstanding graduates who have recently completed a degree at doctoral level and who propose to conduct research in any discipline related to improving the health of Pacific peoples. The value of this fellowship is based on a salary at a postdoctoral fellow level for four years and includes up to $105,000 for research expenses and an annual allowance of $2,500 to travel to a scientific meeting.

2027 Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarships
Our Pacific PhD scholarships provide three years of personal support for outstanding graduates undertaking a PhD in any discipline related to improving the health of Pacific peoples. The value of the scholarship is $30,000 (tax-free stipend) per annum, with other benefits including a $10,000 grant for working expenses and a $3,000 grant for mentoring costs.

2027 Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship
Our Pacific masters scholarship provides one year of personal support valued at $20,000 for students completing the research component of a master’s degree. Students may come from any discipline, as long as their proposed research links to health and good health outcomes for Pacific peoples.

2027 Clinical Research Training Fellowship
This fellowship provides an opportunity for medical, dental and allied health professionals to undertake a PhD or equivalent qualification. A non-taxable stipend, university fees, and research expenses are available for up to three years full-time or four years part-time.