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Health Research Council of New Zealand

HRC Pacific Projects

Supports Pacific health organisations in New Zealand with culturally grounded innovation projects.

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The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) funds Pacific health research through a dedicated Pacific investment stream, overseen by the Pacific Health Research Committee — a sub-committee of HRC's governing Council. HRC Pacific Projects are contestable, researcher-led grants for investigator-initiated ideas aimed at significant improvements in Pacific health outcomes. The stream runs in para…

Researcher-led ideas aimed at significant improvements or contributions to Pacific health outcomes. Proposals must involve Pacific peoples as researchers, advisors, stakeholders, and participants.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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