Current Sections: Research Funding >> Funding Opportunities >> The Annual Funding RoundFocused, longer-term investment on specific research objectives delivering outputs and outcomes by a group of established researchers or research groups.
HRC Programmes have a 5 year term, a budget up to $5M and are intended to provide support for the long-term development of a research field by a group of established investigators, with an outstanding track record of achievement. Collaboration between research groups and institutions is encouraged. Programmes will focus on specific research objectives that deliver outputs and outcomes rather than inputs. The HRC supports research programmes with strategic, long-term visions that promote development of knowledge relevant to the health needs of New Zealand.
Programmes normally require three or more established researchers who are responsible for the scientific direction and quality of the research. A successful funding history of peer reviewed contracts by the proposed named investigators is usually required. Named investigators will also be expected to have had an outstanding track record of achievement in health research and to provide support for those seeking training in health research. For example, suitable applicants would be expected to have had at least two substantial research contracts within the last six years. Salaries of investigators within a research programme need not be funded by the Council, but each named investigator is expected to devote a substantial and specified portion of time to the research programme.
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Last Updated : 26 August 2009 11:38:18.
