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Priorities funding
With targeted investment, the HRC initiates research into priority health issues, gaps and opportunities. These opportunities are identified by the HRC and often addressed in partnership with stakeholders and communities.
Current funding opportunities
2025 NZ-China Biomedical Research AllianceApplications open
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is seeking applications from New Zealand-based researchers (individuals or teams) with demonstrated collaborations and linkages with China-based researchers. Funding of up to $405,000 (exclusive of GST) is available for one research project, over three years.
Recent funding opportunities
2024 NZ-China Biomedical Research Alliance
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is seeking applications from New Zealand-based researchers (individuals or teams) with demonstrated collaborations and linkages with China-based researchers. Funding of up to $405,000 (exclusive of GST) is available for one research project, over three years.
2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has established a funding initiative to invest in health research centred on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a potentially transformative technology to support delivery of timely access to quality healthcare for New Zealanders. A total funding pool of $5 million (excluding GST) is available.