Release of Request for Proposals
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) and the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) have formed a joint research initiative which is seeking to purchase high quality research that will provide an evidence base to reduce pertussis (whooping cough) in New Zealand infants, therefore reducing the impact of pertussis outbreaks.
Addressing pertussis in New Zealand is a key priority for the HRC and the Ministry, and research funded through this initiative will support the Ministry’s strategic planning for pertussis management. Through a Request for Proposals (RFP), the HRC and the Ministry are seeking to fund a short-term piece of research that will investigate pertussis booster immunisation in pregnancy and the outcomes for infants in New Zealand.
The Request for Proposals and associated documentation will be released on the HRC website and on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) on Monday, 23 September 2013.
A total funding pool of $135,000 (exclusive of GST) is available for allocation. The funding partners invite applications for funding of up to $135,000 (fully-costed, exclusive of GST) and duration of up to 12 months. Further details on the timeframes and deadlines for this initiative will be included in the RFP.
If you have any questions about this initiative please contact:
Luke Garland, Project Coordinator
Email: lgarland@hrc.govt.nz
DDI: (09) 303 5214