May 16, 2025, 23:52

Cancer Research Trust NZ: Research Project Grants

The Cancer Research Trust New Zealand is offering Research Project Grants of up to 80,000 NZD (+GST) over a maximum of two years to support high-quality cancer research with the potential for real-world impact. This scheme funds projects across the cancer care continuum—from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.

Key Details:

Award Amount: Up to 80,000 NZD + GST
Duration: Up to 2 years
Scope: Biomedical, clinical, psychosocial, epidemiology, public health, health services research
Goal: Incubate proof-of-concept studies that can attract further funding
Location: Projects must be based in New Zealand

Eligibility & Structure:

Only one application per Principal Investigator is allowed per round.
Applicants can also be listed as Associate Investigator on one other application.
Must be affiliated with a New Zealand academic or cancer care institution.
Proposals should be written clearly for both expert and general reviewers.

Funding Can Cover:

Salaries for postdocs, technicians, research assistants (not tenured staff)
Working expenses and travel essential to the project
Publication fees (reimbursed post-submission)
Small research equipment (with justification)
Ethics approvals and regulatory requirements must be addressed

Not Funded:

Overheads, student stipends, capital costs, conferences, or training course attendance
Salary buy-outs for permanent academic staff

Māori Health Advancement:

The Trust strongly emphasizes contributions to Māori health equity in line with te Tiriti o Waitangi. All applicants are expected to demonstrate meaningful engagement across the HRC’s four Māori advancement domains: Relationships, Significance, Research Team, and Research Characteristics.

Application Review Process:

Peer-reviewed by local and international experts
Top 50% reviewed by the Assessment Committee
Additional considerations: NZ relevance, scientific quality, Māori health outcomes
Feedback provided to unsuccessful applicants for skill development

Apply through the Cancer Research Trust Grants Portal:

www.cancerresearchtrustnz.org.nz

Questions: [email protected]

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