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HRC Pacific Projects

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.
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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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: gateway.hrc.govt.nz