Programmes

Programmes normally require three or more established researchers who are responsible for the scientific direction and quality of the research. They should have an outstanding track record of achievement in health research, a successful funding history of peer-reviewed contracts, and the intention to provide support for emerging researchers. Applicant eligibility requirements are described in the most recent guidelines document. Salaries of researchers need not be funded by the HRC, but each researcher is expected to devote a substantial portion of time to the research programme.

Research Investment Stream information

The HRC’s investment framework includes four Research Investment Streams, listed below. Project applicants must specify which investment stream their application responds to. We are unable to advise applicants on which stream they should select for their proposal. Applicants should review the HRC's Research Investment Streams 2017/2018 document (1.66mb, pdf) to guide application decisions:

• Health and Wellbeing in New Zealand - Keeping populations healthy and independent throughout life
• Improving Outcomes for Acute and Chronic Conditions in New Zealand - Improving outcomes for people with illness or injury
• Rangahau Hauora Māori - Supporting Māori health research that upholds rangatiratanga and uses and advances Māori health knowledge, resources and people
• New Zealand Health Delivery - Improving health and disability service delivery outcomes over the short-to-medium term

All four investment streams are described in the HRC Research Investment Streams 2017/2018 document (1.66mb, pdf), along with general guidelines about the investment stream framework.