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An investigation into the cyber security incident that impacted the Health Research Council's IT environment has now been completed.

Applications for high-quality research that will drive equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders are now open as part of a new funding initiative by the HRC, Te Aho o Te Kahu – the Cancer Control Agency, and the Ministry of Health. 

We are pleased to announce that the Health Research Council's 2021 Health Delivery Research Investment Round will launch on 9 February 2021.

The Health Research Council has engaged external assistance to address a cyber security incident affecting the organisation’s IT environment. 

In February 2021, the HRC, Te Aho o Te Kahu (the Cancer Control Agency) and the Ministry of Health will release a Request for Proposals to fund research that will drive equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders.

The HRC and Precision Driven Health (PDH) have awarded two Postdoctoral Fellowships to the value of $452,422, as part of a jointly funded call for research in precision health.

The HRC, Breast Cancer Cure and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ have funded three new research projects focused on breast cancer in New Zealand.

The Health Research Council has announced more than $6.3 million in funding for 11 new research studies designed to help ensure equitable health and wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders during the recovery from COVID-19.