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HRC People-Focused Funding

Funds health researcher careers in New Zealand from early stages through leader-level development support.

HRC People-Focused Funding is the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s career development stream for emerging health researchers and research leaders. It covers fellowships and scholarships across early-career to postdoctoral stages, including Sir Charles Hercus, Clinical Research Training, Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki, Foxley, and Eru Pomare awards.

The stream also includes Māor

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: gateway.hrc.govt.nz