We invest in a broad range of health research on issues of importance to New Zealand. In addition, we support the development of research careers so that New Zealand can have a well-trained workforce in the future.
The HRC also contributes to maintaining an ethical and safe health research environment. The HRC's committees provide advice on gene technology, accredit health and disability ethics committees and institutional ethics committees, monitor the safety of large clinical trials and review applications to use new medicines in trials.
We were established under the Health Research Council Act 1990 and are responsible to the Minister of Health. Our major funding agreement is through the Minister of Science and Innovation.
Purpose, Mission and Goals
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Bequests and Donations
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- Read more about the Minister of Health, the Hon Tony Ryall.
- Read more about the Minister of Science and Innovation, the Hon Dr Wayne Mapp.
