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HRC Project Grants

HRC Project Grants

Supports New Zealand investigators with project funding for biomedical, public health, and clinical studies designed for real-world implementation.

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) Project Grants is the principal investigator-initiated mechanism for funding discrete biomedical, public health, and clinical research projects with the potential to vastly improve health outcomes for New Zealanders. The HRC was established under the Health Research Council Act 1990 and is governed by a ten-member Council accountable to the Minister

Biomedical, public health, clinical research with potential to vastly improve NZ health outcomes.

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.36–60 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