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Rheumatic heart disease patients among those to benefit from new research funding for DHBs
An all-new approach for the early detection of rheumatic heart disease will be developed and tested as part of a suite of new research to be carried out by some of New Zealand’s district health boards (DHBs).NewsNew studies put health equity at centre of COVID-19 pandemic response
The Health Research Council has announced more than $6.3 million in funding for 11 new research studies designed to help ensure equitable health and wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders during the recovery from COVID-19.NewsSpecial Update: 16 December 2020
NewsNew precision health studies aim to improve surgical scheduling and reduce ED overcrowding
The HRC and Precision Driven Health (PDH) have awarded two Postdoctoral Fellowships to the value of $452,422, as part of a jointly funded call for research in precision health.NewsReducing breast cancer risk and improving treatment options the focus of newly funded research
The HRC, Breast Cancer Cure and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ have funded three new research projects focused on breast cancer in New Zealand.NewsHRC Update: 22 December 2020
NewsComing soon: New RFP on driving equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders
In February 2021, the HRC, Te Aho o Te Kahu (the Cancer Control Agency) and the Ministry of Health will release a Request for Proposals to fund research that will drive equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders.NewsSpecial Update: 6 January 2021
NewsCyber security incident
The Health Research Council has engaged external assistance to address a cyber security incident affecting the organisation’s IT environment.NewsHRC Update: 27 January 2021
NewsLaunch of 2021 health delivery funding opportunities
We are pleased to announce that the Health Research Council's 2021 Health Delivery Research Investment Round will launch on 9 February 2021.NewsNew funding to help drive equitable cancer outcomes
Applications for high-quality research that will drive equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders are now open as part of a new funding initiative by the HRC, Te Aho o Te Kahu – the Cancer Control Agency, and the Ministry of Health.NewsHRC Update: 16 February 2021
NewsSpecial Update: 18 February 2021
NewsCyber security incident - update
An investigation into the cyber security incident that impacted the Health Research Council's IT environment has now been completed.NewsHRC Update 25 March 2021
NewsRecipients of three Partnership Programme RFPs announced
Together with our partners, we are pleased to announce the recipients of three Requests for Proposals with a strong health equity focus.NewsHRC Update 8 April 2021
NewsHRC Update 23 April 2021
NewsHRC Update: 7 May 2021
NewsMāori-led trial of lung cancer screening a first for New Zealand
The first trial of lung cancer screening in New Zealand is about to get underway following a nearly $2 million grant from the Health Research Council facilitated through the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases programme.News‘Big data’ to be used in search for reliable ADHD biomarkers in brain scans
The HRC has awarded more than $2.1 million to emerging researchers. Among them is Dr Narun Pornpattananangkul (Dr Pat) who plans to examine thousands of brain scans to identify the key brain processes underlying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (…NewsAre the flavours added to e-cigarettes safe?
An Explorer Grant awarded by the Health Research Council will enable University of Otago food scientists to look into the unknown safety and long-term health effects of flavours used in e-cigarettes. It's one of 15 Explorer Grants announced today.NewsFunding for feasibility studies brings proposed research projects a step closer
The Health Research Council has awarded more than $1.74 million in this year’s Feasibility Studies round.NewsHRC Update 11 June 2021
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NewsStudy aims to improve mental health services for NZ’s Pacific youth
2021 PROJECT AND PROGRAMME FUNDING: Associate Professor El-Shadan Tautolo's research to improve mental health services for Pacific youth involving almost 1000 Pacific youth living mainly in South Auckland is one of a record five Pacific Project grants…NewsNew tool to tackle vaccine hesitancy in NZ
2021 PROJECT AND PROGRAMME FUNDING: A new tool to gauge why some New Zealanders are refusing or delaying vaccinations will help healthcare professionals target interventions to increase vaccination uptake and reduce the likelihood of more outbreaks of…NewsDeveloping the knowledge for a health system shift towards equity
2021 PROJECT AND PROGRAMME FUNDING: The leadership shown by Māori in managing the health and wellbeing needs of their own communities during the COVID-19 outbreak was one of the drivers for newly funded research into a ‘much-needed shift in the health…NewsStudy to prevent paracetamol poisoning in children
A new study funded by the Health Research Council, Medsafe and ACC will design and evaluate strategies to help caregivers safely administer paracetamol to children to avoid serious and potentially fatal dosing errors.NewsMaternity Services Research RFP recipients announced
The Health Research Council and the Ministry of Health are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Maternity Services Research Request for Proposals.News