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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Health Research Council of NZ (HRC) joint initiative - Request for Proposals (RFP) 2010
A*STAR and the HRC have established a joint initiative to conduct collaborative research into cancer. By releasing this RFP, A*STAR and the HRC seek to purchase a number of studies in the area of cancer. For more information, the RFP and associated forms, click here.

Research Partnerships for New Zealand Health Delivery: Closing dates
The closing dates for applications are outlined below -

2010 Dates: Closing Date for:

Closed Completion of EOI Part 1 - registration webform via EASY

Closed Submission of EOI part 2 - word application form via EASY

Closed Receipt of hard copies of full EOI (Part 1 and 2) at the HRC
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for this initiative is available; click here to read the RFP. A two-stage application procedure will apply; potential applicants are encouraged to read the Application Procedure outlined in the RFP. To access the Expression of Interest form and associated Guidelines click here. Applications are to be made via the online application system on EASY (https://secure.hrc.govt.nz/).

Healthy start has long impact

Dr Sloboda
Dr Deborah Sloboda

Dr Mark Vickers
The importance of good nutrition during the earliest stages of life is emphasised in a paper by researchers at The University of Auckland's Liggins Institute published recently in the on-line journal PLoS ONE.

Studies by Dr Deborah Sloboda and Dr Mark Vickers have shown that a mother's diet before conception and during pregnancy and lactation affects her daughters' growth, age they reach puberty and their later reproductive capacity – all in subtly differing ways. While Dr Sloboda's studies were conducted using an animal model, she notes striking parallels with some studies and anecdotal observations in humans.

To read the full story go to the latest issue of HRC News. Click here for the PDF file.

Ministry of Health - Pacific Health Workforce Awards
The Ministry of Health Pacific Health Workforce Awards are no longer adminstered by the HRC. These awards are now administered and managed by Le Va.

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Hui Whakapiripiri 2010 - Call for Abstracts
8 – 9 July | Rotorua Conference Centre, Rotorua
The HRC is holding its annual Hui aimed at those who share an interest in Māori health and Māori health research. The theme of the Hui is Hangaia to whare korero ma nga pou rangahau e tu - Building your house of learning. This theme refers to HRC's Māori Health Strategy: Nga Pou Rangahau 2010 - 2015, due to be released at this Hui, and the significance of this strategy in strengthening the relationship between Māori communities and the health sector. For more information regarding the call for abstracts, click here.

The Effective Occupational Health Interventions in Agriculture project

Despite declines in other industrial sectors, the rate of serious injury and fatalities on New Zealand farms has remained high. In partnership with the Department of Labour and the Accident Compensation Corporation, the HRC commissioned a research project to provide updated information on attitudes, behaviours and practices in order to develop new policies and design more effective intervention strategies for those working in agricul-ture. To read the full article in HRC News, click here.

Drs Lovelock & McBride
Dr Kirsten Lovelock and Dr David McBride

HRC 2010 Annual Funding Round
The outcomes of the Expression of Interest stage of the HRC 2010 Annual Funding Round are now available. Please check EASY for results - https://secure.hrc.govt.nz.

Additional funding round for Foxley and Girdlers' Fellowships
The HRC is pleased to announce that an additional funding round for these awards is now available. The Foxley Fellowship (sabbatical) provides a salary to enable a health sector professional to undertake a research sabbatical at a tertiary institution.
The Girdlers' New Zealand HRC Fellowship provides a salary for advanced research experience at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, for a New Zealand citizen whose research programme is relevant to health sciences. Application close 15 March 2010. For further details regarding these awards, eligibility and application details, go to the HRC website here or email Mary-Anne Woodnorth, mwoodnorth@hrc.govt.nz.

Three research projects focusing on the delivery of obesity interventions have been awarded funding to address chronic disease
The HRC in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has recently confirmed funding for three diverse research projects under the Primary Prevention of Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases research portfolio. The broad objective of this initiative is to generate a targeted programme of research that will provide the evidence base required to reduce the incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases through primary prevention. The first three years of the programme has focused on tobacco control and nutrition, physical activity and obesity. Details of the funding and project summaries can be found on the HRC website here.

Māori Knowledge and Development Research Grants - Ngā Kanohi Kitea
The HRC is pleased to announce $1.5M funding for the development of Māori capability and knowledge. Ngā Kanohi Kitea – Māori Knowledge and Development Research Grants provide opportunities for iwi, hapū and other community groups to address community identified health needs. To download the RFP, closing dates and other relevant documentation click here.

International Investment Opportunity Fund (IIOF) 2010/11 Objective 1: Building International Research Collaborations
The HRC previously announced that IIOF - Objective 1 Request for Proposals (RFP) would be released on Wednesday 3 February 2010. Release of this RFP has now been paused while the HRC await clarification of funding for this initiative. For further information contact: Suzanne Rolfe, Project Coordinator, International Investment Opportunity Fund, DDI: 0064 9 303 5085, email: srolfe@hrc.govt.nz.

Last Updated : 08 March 2010 12:00:52.