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The HRC Partnership Initiatives are managed separately from the HRC's annual funding round. However, the Partnership Initiatives retain all the hallmarks of the HRC process, including being fully contestable and maintaining a focus on purchasing the highest quality research. The main funding process employed for Partnership Initiatives is a Request for Proposals. The timeline for this process is shorter than the annual funding round, and as funding opportunities arise throughout the year, no calendar is available for upcoming opportunities. As there are no fixed dates for release of Requests for Proposals, researchers are encouraged to carefully review the closing dates for each initiative, and to check with their host institution for internal deadlines.
Requests for Proposals
Applications for funding are in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) released by the HRC Partnership Programme team. A one or two stage application procedure can apply, with full applications often preceded by Expressions of Interest or Registrations of Intent.
Applicants are invited to read the Partnership Programme section of the HRC's Assessment Processes Handbook (available for download from this website) for further details of Partnership Programme assessment processes.
The Partnership Programme team often issues RFPs in areas that have been identified as key priorities and which need further development. RFPs seek research that is designed to address the full scope of the RFP document and will contribute to an evidence-base for policy and planning.
Māori Health Joint Venture - Rangatahi Sexual and Reproductive Health Research
Improving sexual and reproductive health for rangatahi Māori is a key priority for the HRC and the Ministry of Health. Improving Māori sexual and reproductive health, rangatahi health and reducing the related inequalities are also priority areas for He Korowai Oranga, and are consistent with the approaches outlined in Whakatātaka Tuarua.
Through this joint initiative, the HRC and the Ministry of Health seek to purchase high quality research that will provide an evidence base to support improvements in the knowledge of key stakeholders about the most effective ways to improve sexual and reproductive health for rangatahi.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a research project that will specifically identify what whānau need to support rangatahi to have healthy sexual and reproductive lives.
The full RFP is available as a PDF document. A one-stage application procedure will apply. Refer to the RFP document and associated guidelines for more information. Download the RFP, application forms and guidance notes here.
Contact Fiona Kenning, Project Coordinator, Research Partnerships, with any queries about this RFP or the application process.
Environmental Health Joint Research Portfolio - Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand 2010
Under the Environmental Health Joint Research Portfolio, the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Transport, the HRC and the New Zealand Transport Agency have established a partnership to co-fund an update of the 2007 HAPiNZ study. This initiative is supported by the Auckland Regional Council and the Ministry of Health.
The overall objective of the research is to explicitly identify the effects of air pollution throughout New Zealand, link these effects to the various levels of air pollution, and provide information to assist in the formulation of effective policy that will lead to real and measurable improvements in the health of New Zealanders.
The full RFP is available as a PDF document. A one-stage application procedure will apply. Refer to the RFP document and associated guidelines for more information. Download the RFP, application forms and guidance notes here.
Contact Phil Light, Project Manager, Research Partnerships, with any queries about this RFP or the application process.
Reducing Tobacco-related Harm Research Partnership - Research Tūranga: Tobacco
| Please note the following change in submission date for Registrations of Intent and advice regarding the naming of first named investigators. Change of submission date and advice on naming of first named investigators: The funding partners wish to advise that the submission date for Registrations of Intent will now be 5pm Wednesday 1 September 2010. All other submission dates remain the same as outlined in the RFP. Applicants are no longer required to name a single investigator as the Tūranga director. Applicants may wish to name multiple directors, or multiple first named investigators, or they may wish to name a contact manager, such as a project or programme manager, as primary contact. The designations of those involved should be outlined in the application, including the person or persons responsible for delivering the programme of research. For the purposes of contracting, the name of the first of the named investigators will be used. However, for all media/publicity etc, the designations outlined in the application will be used. |
The Reducing Tobacco-related Harm Research Partnership Steering Committee has identified an aspirational and high-level outcome of a 50% reduction in the number of smokers in New Zealand by 2020. A broad range of factors will need to be considered and addressed in order to achieve this outcome. The purpose of this RFP is to establish a Research Tūranga (platform) comprising of a group of leading researchers in the tobacco control field to develop a comprehensive approach. The Tūranga will be multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary, and will be charged with developing a cohesive and collaborative programme of research to develop innovative strategies in reducing tobacco-related harm.
The full RFP is available as a PDF document. A one-stage application procedure will apply. Refer to the RFP document and associated guidelines for more information. Download the RFP, application forms and guidance notes here.
Contact Phil Light, Project Manager, Research Partnerships, with any queries about this RFP or the application process.
This RFP is funded jointly by the Ministry of Health and the HRC.
Cancer Research Partnership - Prostate Cancer Research
The HRC and the Ministry of Health have made a joint commitment to co-invest in cancer research that reduces the incidence and impact of cancer, the inequalities with respect to cancer, and provides key information for each agency. Research supported through this initiative will also address the goals of the Cancer Control Strategy which was implemented by the Ministry of Health in 2003.
The HRC and the Ministry of Health have identified research into prostate cancer, particularly studies that will contribute to an evidence-base for patients and health professionals when making decisions around choice of treatment as areas of high priority.
This RFP seeks to support a study that will obtain information about complications and morbidity associated with healthcare in New Zealand men after an abnormal PSA test. This study, which will illustrate the burden of effects of management of prostate cancer, will also contribute to a national view.
Individuals and organisations interested in undertaking research within the scope of this RFP are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI is completed in two sections via the HRC's online application system ‘EASY' (https://secure.hrc.govt.nz/). Section 1 is the webform that must be completed by 5 pm, Monday 19 July 2010 and section 2 is the word application form that must be uploaded by 5 pm Monday 26 July 2010. A PDF of the full EOI (comprising both section 1 and section 2) is created by the HRC after the deadline for submission of section 2, at which time it can be printed in hard copy and sent to the HRC to arrive by 5 pm, Monday 4 August 2010. Applicants must meet the three deadlines indicated above for their EOI to be eligible.
Contact Fiona Kenning, Project Coordinator, Research Partnerships, with any queries about this RFP or the application process.
Download the RFP, application forms and guidance notes here.
Cancer Research Partnership - Palliative Care Research
The HRC and the Ministry of Health have made a joint commitment to co-invest in cancer research that reduces the incidence and impact of cancer, the inequalities with respect to cancer and provides key information for each agency. Research supported through this initiative will also address the goals of the Cancer Control Strategy which was implemented by the Ministry of Health in 2003.
Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), the HRC and the Ministry of Health seek to purchase high quality research that will provide an evidence base to support the implementation of the Cancer Control Strategy and assist the delivery of innovative palliative care.
This RFP seeks to support research projects that will examine innovative palliative care delivery. In particular, research will investigate ways of delivering care that supports choice, promotes equity of care, allows for better quality of life and lead to improved and more efficient service provision.
Individuals and organisations interested in undertaking research within the scope of this RFP are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI is completed in two parts via the HRC's online application system ‘EASY' (https://secure.hrc.govt.nz). Section 1 is the webform that must be completed by 5pm, Wednesday 30 June 2010 and Section 2 is the word application form that must be uploaded by 5pm, Wednesday 7th July 2010. A PDF of the full EOI (comprising both Section 1 and Section 2) is created by the HRC after the deadline for submission of part 2, at which time it can be printed in hard copy and sent to the HRC to arrive by 5pm, Wednesday 14 July 2010. Applicants must meet the three deadlines indicated above for their EOI to be eligible.
Contact Fiona Kenning, Project Coordinator, Research Partnerships, with any queries about this RFP or the application process.
Download the RFP, application forms and guidance notes here.
Recent requests for proposals
Research Partnerships for New Zealand Health Delivery
Research Partnerships for New Zealand Health Delivery complements the investigator-initiated Research for New Zealand Health Delivery investment stream. A key feature of this Partnership opportunity is the integral involvement of health and disability sector clinical leaders, educators, managers and providers as decision makers and investors in the research.
Sixty two Expressions of Interest were received for this initiative. Fifteen applicants were invited to submit a Full Application and five applicants have been offered fundining. Details of the successful research projects can be found here.
Occupational Health and Safety Joint Research Portfolio
This Joint Research Portfolio was initiated by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC), in partnership with Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the Occupational Health and Safety Service of the Department of Labour (OSH), to address the recognised need for a co-ordinated, multi-agency approach to Occupational Health and Safety Research in New Zealand.
Details of previously funded research can be found here.
Primary Prevention of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases Research Strategy
The HRC and the Ministry of Health have developed a Joint Venture in the Primary Prevention of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases. The broad objective of this initiative is to generate a targeted programme of research that will provide the evidence base required to reduce the incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases through primary prevention. The first three years of the programme will be focused on tobacco control and nutrition, physical activity and obesity.
Details of previously funded research can be found here.
Māori Health Joint Venture Request for Proposals 2009: Māori Health Research Priorities Project – Life Stages
The HRC and the Ministry of Health have developed a partnership to jointly fund research which will promote health outcomes for Māori (Māori health research). This partnership is a joint initiative between the two organisations with each partner providing 50% of the funding. Ownership of the Māori Health Joint Venture rests jointly with the funding partners.
The partners wish to co-invest in a project of up to 12 months in duration that identifies Māori health research priorities from a life course perspective that will contribute to the achievement of whānau ora, to more effective service delivery for Māori and improved health outcomes for Māori.
This research project has a specific focus on pregnancy (ie.fetal programming), mother and child. It is expected the research will be undertaken in partnership with whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities to enable these communities to identify their own research priorities.
Whanau Ora Research Partnership
The HRC and Nga Pae o Te Māramatanga in partnership with the Accident Compensation Corporation and the Families Commission have made a joint commitment to co-invest in whānau ora research that targets key information needs for each agency.
This research fund for whānau provides an opportunity to focus on the collective health and wellbeing of whānau at a level that is beyond individuals, families, and individual households. This particular initiative is designed to address factors that promote and contribute to whānau health by maximising whānau resilience. It is anticipated that applicants will be able to develop research project(s) that address the collective dimension and identify the critical factors that underpin resiliency.
By releasing this RFP, the Whānau Ora Research Partnership funding organisations seek to purchase a number of studies. The total budget available for research is up to $1.4M (fully costed, exclusive of GST).
The full Request for Proposals is available as a PDF document.
Māori Health Joint Venture - Request for Proposals 2008
MĀORI HEALTH RESEARCH PRIORITIES PROJECT– CANCER
Identifying health research priorities to promote improved health outcomes and address inequalities experienced by Māori
The HRC and the Ministry of Health have developed a partnership to jointly fund research which will promote health outcomes for Māori (Māori health research). This partnership is a joint initiative between the two organisations with each partner providing 50% of the funding. Ownership of the Māori Health Joint Venture rests jointly with the funding partners.
The partners wish to co-invest in a project of up to 12 months in duration that identifies Māori health research priorities in cancer that will contribute to the achievement of whānau ora, to more effective service delivery for Māori and improved health outcomes for Māori.
This Request for Proposals (RPF) for a project that will contribute to the growing body of knowledge in Māori health cancer research development. It is expected that the project will address Goal 5, objective 2 of the Ministry's Cancer Control Action Plan.
Click here for results of Māori Health Research Joint Venture (Research Priorities Project - Cancer) RFP
Maori Health Joint Venture - Disability
Identifying health research priorities to promote improved health outcomes and tackle inequalities experienced by Māori with a disability. The HRC and the Ministry of Health have developed a partnership to jointly fund research which will promote health outcomes for Māori (Māori health research).
This Request for Proposals is for a project up to 12 months in duration that will contribute to the growing body of knowledge in Māori health research development and to promoting outcomes and participation of disabled Māori. It is also expected that this work will contribute to the future of innovative Māori health research and provide opportunities to generate knowledge about positive health and disability outcomes for Māori. To this end, we expect the initiative will be undertaken in partnership with whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities to enable these communities to identify their own research priorities for these health issues. The total budget for the research may be up to $270,000 (fully-costed, exclusive of GST).
Click here for results of the Māori Health Joint Venture (Disabilities Research Priorities) RFP 2007
Immunisation Research Strategy
In 2003, the HRC and the Ministry of Health established the Immunisation Research Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy is a joint research initiative with both partners providing funding for strategic research projects. The purpose of this initiative is to develop an evidence base for immunisation policy, planning and service provision towards a reduction of vaccine preventable disease rates across all population groups.
By releasing this Request for Propsoals (RFP), the Ministry of Health and the HRC seek to purchase a number of studies addressing the barriers to and enablers of immunisation. There is currently $1.0 million (fully-costed, exclusive of GST), jointly provided by the Ministry of Health and the HRC available to fund research in this area.
Click here for results of the Immunisation Research Strategy RFP 2007
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