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Health research saves lives
The Health Research Council of New Zealand is the principal government funder of health research in New Zealand. Our investment improves health outcomes, strengthens the health system and progress towards health targets, and adds value to the nation’s science, innovation and technology system and the wider economy.
Visit our dedicated portal,
HRC Gateway
for information on funding rounds and to apply.
Search our
research repository for
details of HRC-funded studies over the past 10 years.
Find out more about our
funding priorities
and how we invest in excellent research.
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How we help ensure health research is ethical and safe
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Taurite Tū research team recognised for excellence in eldercare innovation
The research team from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Taurite Tū Limited in Otago have received two awards at the prestigious Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore.
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Micronutrients shown to be effective at treating severe irritability in teens
An HRC-funded randomised control trial led by Professor Julia Rucklidge has shown that high doses of micronutrients are a safe and effective treatment for teenagers with severe irritability and difficulty regulating their emotions.
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Emerging Māori researcher recognised for her insights into improving NZ’s health system
The HRC has awarded its inaugural Te Ata Hāpara Award to an emerging researcher whose growing leadership in kaupapa Māori research and indigenous health promotion is influencing health policy and practice at a national, community and whānau level.
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In 2020, we celebrated 30 years of health research achievements.
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Health research saves lives
The Health Research Council of New Zealand is the principal government funder of health research in New Zealand. Our investment improves health outcomes, strengthens the health system and progress towards health targets, and adds value to the nation’s science, innovation and technology system and the wider economy.
Visit our dedicated portal,
HRC Gateway
for information on funding rounds and to apply.
Search our
research repository for
details of HRC-funded studies over the past 10 years.
Find out more about our
funding priorities
and how we invest in excellent research.
Contact us
Get in touch with the HRC
How we help ensure health research is ethical and safe
Find out more
See our latest news and announcements
Read now
Latest news
View all
Taurite Tū research team recognised for excellence in eldercare innovation
The research team from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Taurite Tū Limited in Otago have received two awards at the prestigious Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore.
Find out more
Micronutrients shown to be effective at treating severe irritability in teens
An HRC-funded randomised control trial led by Professor Julia Rucklidge has shown that high doses of micronutrients are a safe and effective treatment for teenagers with severe irritability and difficulty regulating their emotions.
Find out more
Emerging Māori researcher recognised for her insights into improving NZ’s health system
The HRC has awarded its inaugural Te Ata Hāpara Award to an emerging researcher whose growing leadership in kaupapa Māori research and indigenous health promotion is influencing health policy and practice at a national, community and whānau level.
Find out more
In 2020, we celebrated 30 years of health research achievements.
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