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Māori Health Research Projects (Rangahau Hauora Māori)

Māori Health Research Projects (Rangahau Hauora Māori)

Supports Māori-led health teams in New Zealand with practical research-to-service projects.

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) operates a dedicated Māori health investment stream — Rangahau Hauora Māori — governed by the HRC's Māori Health Committee. The stream is built on core values of rangatiratanga (Māori leadership), mana, tika, manaakitanga, and whakapapa, and funds researcher-led, investigator-initiated projects that aim to improve Māori health outcomes. Rangahau Hau

Researcher-led investigator-initiated projects advancing Māori health outcomes under rangatiratanga and manaakitanga values.

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