HRC Resource Library

The purpose of the Peer Review Manual is to outline each stage of the review process for applicants, committee members and reviewers. For the latest Peer Review Manual pertaining to a specific round, head to the relevant funding page on HRC Gateway.

The HRCEC requires ethics committees to provide an Annual Report from an Ethics Committee, which allows the HRCEC to monitor the activity and functioning of the committee.

This form is used to provide information to the HRC about proposed variations to current research contracts with the HRC.

This booklet introduces researchers to dissemination and implementation of research, and working with mass media.

This example Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalises the intention of the parties to collaborate in a research project and to enter into a sub-contract.

The HRC is responsible to the Minister of Health, and its major funding agreement is through the Minister of Science and Innovation. Our statutory functions are outlined in the Health Research Council Act 1990.

This CV template, used by several other organisations, can be used in all HRC funding applications. It standardises the type of information asked for and eliminates the need for researchers to reformat their CV each time they apply for funding.

This document outlines the permissible use of research funding and rules around the operation of Contracts

This slideshow helps applicants and reviewers interpret the HRC’s Research Impact assessment criterion.

A Report from an Ethics Committee Seeking Re-approval summarises the activity of the committee over the past three years.

The Health Research Council of New Zealand’s Ethics Committee provides advice on health research ethical issues and the ethical review process.