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Monitoring of HRC-funded clinical trials
The Data Monitoring Core Committee (DMCC) was established to provide objective, independent monitoring of clinical trials funded by the HRC. This flow-chart explains the process.ResourcePacific Health Research Guidelines 2014
The following guidelines build on the principles outlined in the HRC’s Guidelines on Pacific Health Research (2005), and address some of the fundamental issues relating to contemporary Pacific health research in an evolving global environment.ResourceReport from an Ethics Committee Seeking Re-Approval
A Report from an Ethics Committee Seeking Re-approval summarises the activity of the committee over the past three years.ResourceResearch involving children
These Guidelines are based on six principles which are mostly taken from the Guidelines of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 1999 and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with Regard to…ResourceResearch involving personal health information
These guidance notes are provided to assist health researchers and ethics committees, but they should not be relied upon as a substitute for the provisions of the Health Information Privacy Code 1994 (HIPC).ResourceSeeking Ethical Review
This document outlines when and how to seek ethical review for different types of research.ResourceStanding Committee on Therapeutic Trials (SCOTT)
The Health Research Council's Standing Committee on Therapeutic Trials (SCOTT) undertakes scientific assessment of applications to conduct trials and makes recommendations to the Director-General of Health on whether or not trials should be approved.ResourceStanding Committee on Therapeutic Trials terms of reference
This document outlines the Committee's scope and responsibilities.ResourceTe Ara Tika Guidelines for Maori Research Ethics
This document outlines a framework for addressing Māori ethical issues within the context of decision-making by ethics committee members.ResourcePacific Health Research Committee
The Pacific Health Research Committee provides advice about Pacific health research priorities and workforce development.General informationKey Pacific organisations and links
Key organisational contacts you may need.General informationResources and research
General informationRepository of HRC-funded research
TBDGeneral informationRevised impact assessment for Rangahau hauora Māori applications
Read about the changes we are making to the assessment of impact for Project and Programme applications submitted through the Rangahau Hauora Māori (RHM) research investment stream.NewsTrial into oxygen use in surgery wins vital feasibility funding
For patients undergoing surgery, could less oxygen be better than more? One of New Zealand’s leading clinical researchers is a step closer to determining whether the conservative use of oxygen during surgery improves post-operative outcomes compared with…NewsMedicinal cannabis users focus of new research
An independent study of medicinal cannabis users in New Zealand will begin next month at Massey University with funding from a HRC emerging researcher first grant.NewsNew postdoctoral fellowship in data-driven precision health
A new fellowship looking at self-care via personalised mobile health has been awarded through the Precision Driven Health and HRC partnership.NewsChanges to NZ Health Delivery stream for HRC Project applications
We have an important update for those applying for the Health Research Council’s 2020 Project funding, which opens on 10 June.NewsHRC at a glance
The Health Research Council of New Zealand is the Crown agency dedicated to funding and fostering outstanding health research.General informationHRC performance
Measuring, tracking, and reporting progress against our performance framework is an important part of what we do.General informationCelebrating excellence
The Health Research Council celebrates health research excellence by awarding three prestigious medals annually. We have also introduced two new awards to enable us to encourage the celebration of the full spectrum of research careers.General informationHRC Resource Library
Our Resource Library contains general information for applicants applying for funding and for committee members and reviewers. Here is where you’ll also find information on our Advisory and Assessing Committees, Ethics requirements, and the HRC’s…General informationHRC Research Repository
Curious about what research we’ve funded in various areas of health and wellbeing? Search our Repository of HRC-funded research spanning the past 10 years. Search by topic, researcher, year of funding, or the amount of funding – it’s easy to find what you…General informationExamples of impact
Here are some examples of HRC-funded research that is making a difference.General informationFunding Calendar
Here you will find the opening and closing dates for upcoming funding opportunities.General informationOur success stories
The following milestones and achievements in health practice have been made possible with HRC-funded research.General informationPredicting cardiovascular risk
Accurately evaluating the risk of cardiovascular disease helps change national and international clinical practice, improves health outcomes and saves costs.Example of impactBuilding healthier food environments
Testing practical interventions to support healthier food choices leads to international adoption of research materials and equity advocacy.Example of impactThe Liley Medal
The HRC introduced the Liley Medal in 2004, in recognition of the late Sir William Liley and his leadership of scientific endeavour in New Zealand. We annually present the Liley Medal to a recipient whose recent research has made an outstanding…General informationThe Beaven Medal
The Beaven Medal, named after the late Professor Sir Donald Ward Beaven, acknowledges Sir Don’s long-time interest in translating research into clinical practice. We first awarded the medal in 2010 and it is presented annually to a recipient who has been…General informationTe Tohu Rapuora Medal
Introduced in 2018, the Te Tohu Rapuora Medal recognises an individual, research team or community group, whose work has demonstrated leadership, excellence and a contribution to advancing Māori health and/or knowledge.General informationLatest news
All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.General information