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HRC Programme Grants

HRC Programme Grants

Funds large investigator-led research teams in New Zealand with sustained, coherent agendas across biomedical and public health priorities.

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About

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) Programme Grants is the organisation's flagship large-scale investigator-initiated mechanism, supporting high-performing research teams conducting sustained, coherent programmes of health research in areas of importance or priority for New Zealand. The HRC was established under the Health Research Council Act 1990, operates under a ten-member Counci…

What this grant funds

Programme of health research in an area of importance or priority for New Zealand. Any health-related domain.

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