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Leaders in Kaupapa Māori research recognised for excellence
The researchers at Te Kotahi Research Institute at the University of Waikato have succeeded in bringing together Māori providers, researchers and policy-makers to deliver maximum benefit to the communities they work with.NewsClinician praised for saving lives in intensive care through research
Thousands of patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) have benefited from the clinical trials led in New Zealand by Auckland City Hospital intensive care specialist and clinical researcher Dr Colin McArthur. For more than tNewsStudy into fertility treatment’s benefits wins Liley medal for breakthrough research
An Auckland academic and fertility specialist whose research could revive support for a fertility treatment that’s less invasive than IVF, has just received a top honour from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).NewsTackling racism in the health system wins funding
Racism in New Zealand's health system is firmly in the sights of newly-funded research into how to combat it and bring positive changes to practice and policy.NewsSimpler cancer testing a potential lifeline for Pacific patients
A simpler means of cancer diagnosis and monitoring, using small fragments of tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream, could be a lifeline for Pacific patients in particular.NewsMāori Health Scholarship could bring life to rarely-used fertility treatment
A Victoria University of Wellington researcher hopes to improve the success of a fertility treatment that’s rarely used in New Zealand but may potentially provide a safer alternative to current artificial reproductive technologies (ART).NewsNew MSD-HRC Research Partnership Projects
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) and Ministry of Social Development (MSD) are pleased to announce that funding has been offered to the following recipients through the 2018 MSD-HRC research initiative.NewsNew report sheds light on clinical trial activity in New Zealand
A new report by the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) provides a comprehensive profile ofNewsPacific health research funding opportunities
Pacific health research requires the active involvement of Pacific peoples as researchers, advisors, stakeholders and participants.General informationHealth Research Council CEO to step down
The chairman of the Health Research Council of New Zealand, Dr Lester Levy, has announced that the chief executive, Professor Kathryn McPherson, will step down from the role in mid-2019.NewsNew discovery provides potential improvement in breast cancer treatment
New Zealand research scientists and clinicians along with collaborators in the United Kingdom, Singapore and China are a step closer to bringing a new clinical tool or biomarker, to guide clinical decision-making in the management of breast cancer, to…NewsFinal consultation begins on draft prioritisation vehicle for health research
Consultation opens today into the draft prioritisation vehicle that will drive health research investment in New Zealand up until 2027.NewsHow a vaccine for drug addiction could become a reality
A Victoria University of Wellington scientist hopes to bring us a major step closer to a vaccine for drug addiction, with the help of an Explorer Grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand.NewsPacific 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.ResourceNZ Health Research Strategy 2017-2027
This first New Zealand Health Research Strategy brings together science, health, research and innovation to form a more cohesive system that will have the greatest impact on the lives of New Zealanders.ResourceBetter care in antenatal services
Research addressing inequity leads to change in clinical practice; improved health outcomes; government policy support.Example of impactImproving NZ's emergency planning
Exploring issues stemming from Canterbury earthquakes leads to change in emergency response clinical management guidelines.Example of impactBiomedical Research Committee Terms of Reference
This document outlines the Committee's scope and responsibilities.ResourceMāori Health Committee
The Māori Health Committee is a statutory committee of the HRC responsible for distributing funds allocated by the Council for Māori health research and career development.ResourceMāori Health Committee terms of reference
This document outlines the Committee's scope and responsibilities.ResourcePacific Health Research Committee Terms of Reference
This document outlines the Committee's scope and responsibilities.ResourcePublic Health Research Committee
The Public Health Research Committee is a statutory HRC committee set out in the HRC Act, with members appointed by the HRC Council. The committee advises on public health research funding that's offered through a…ResourceNgå Pou Rangahau - The Strategic Plan for Māori Health Research 2010-2015
Ngå Pou Rangahau sets out the Måori Health Committee’s vision for Måori health research into the future.ResourceStatement of Intent
The Statement of Intent details our strategic direction and desired outcomes over the medium-term and provides performance indicators in order to measure our progress.ResourceStatutory functions of the HRC
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.ResourceStrategic Refresh of the Health Research Council
This report of the strategic refresh of the HRC was prepared by officials from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment. It provides ministers with advice on how to maximise the contribution of the HRC to the…ResourceGuidelines for Researchers on Health Research involving Māori
These Guidelines intend to assist researchers undertaking biomedical, public health or clinical research involving Māori participants or research on issues relevant to Māori health.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.ResourceWhaia te Ara Rangahau Hauora Māori - Pathways for Māori Health Research
This publication provides an overview of the HRC’s activities in Māori health research, and information on the various forms of funding available including career development awards.ResourceExample Memorandum of Understanding
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.ResourceExample Career Development Awards Peer Review Manual
The CDA Peer Review Manual is specifically for Career Development Award applicants and reviewers. It describes each stage of the review process, the roles of referees, science assessing committees and the HRC Secretariat. For the latest CDA Peer Review…ResourceHRC standard CV template
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.Resource