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‘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
NewsSpecial Update 8 June 2021
NewsUpdate 28 May 2021
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.NewsHRC Update 9 July 2021
NewsHealth delivery research recipients announced
We are pleased to announce the recipients of round 1 of our Health Delivery Research Investment Round, which supports research conceived and carried out by those working in healthcare settings.NewsSpecial Update 15 July 2021
NewsHRC Update 29 July 2021
NewsScience Assessing Committee Membership
The Health Research Council is very grateful to those who give their time and expertise as members of one of our assessing committees.ResourceSmoking in NZ Pacific adolescents & implications for the Smokefree2025 action plan
Join online for the launch of an ASPIRE/ASH report on adolescent smoking in New Zealand’s biggest Pacific communities, and a discussion from Pacific leaders about their hopes and priorities for the Smokefree2025 Action Plan.EventSocial response to COVID-19 in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Obligations and stigmatisation
The ultimate goal of this symposium is to better understand New Zealand’s rEventAustralia and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Educational Forum
This forum is for anyone with an interest in medical education at all career stages, including clinical supervisors, junior doctors, medical students, medical educators and researchers.EventHRC Update 17 August 2021
NewsThe HRC is on the move
From early September, the HRC office will be located in new premises at 110 Symonds Street (Level 1, South Tower), Grafton, Auckland.NewsHRC updates during COVID-19 outbreak
Check here for our latest updates and guidance to support HRC-funded researchers during the current COVID-19 outbreak.NewsHRC Update 8 September 2021
NewsDigital signature options for contracts and variations
This guidance is for research provider organisations (hosts) entering into, or varying, research contracts with the Health Research Council of New Zealand.ResourceEthics Notes September 2021
NewsHRC Update 4 October 2021
NewsThe 6th Pharmacoepidemiology Research Network Symposium (online)
Interested in learning about how the safety of COVID-19 vaccines is being monitored? Several speakers will discuss COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring at this symposium. (NB: the symposium will now take place via videoconferencing)EventNew Zealand Society for Oncology Conference 2021
This conference is open to all clinicians, nurses and scientists who are providing care for patients with cancer. NB: New dates.EventPacific Health Research Committee membership
The Pacific Health Research Committee provides advice to Council on matters of importance to Pacific health research, particularly on areas of priority for investment, and where there are gaps in knowledge, capacity and capability.ResourceBiomedical Research Committee
The Biomedical Research Committee is a statutory HRC committee set out in the HRC Act, with members appointed by the HRC Council. The committee advises on biomedical research funding that's offered through a range of HRC…ResourceInvesting in Ideas
The Health Research Council invests in the best ideas and innovations proposed by researchers, designed to make a difference to health outcomes.General informationInvesting in People
The Health Research Council develops and supports the people who deliver excellent health research across Aotearoa New Zealand.General information