At a glance
Ideas funding - 2026 Explorer Grants is a national competitive grant from Health Research Council of New Zealand for the health research sector. Eligible applicants: See the official HRC round page; most rounds require researchers hosted at New Zealand research institutions. The application deadline is January 30, 2026. Apply via the official listing at gateway.hrc.govt.nz.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Jan 30, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
HRC Gateway - Funding - Ideas funding - 2026 Explorer Grants Contact Feedback HRC website Toggle navigation ateway Funding Ideas funding Priorities funding People-focused funding Māori health research Pacific health research Funding calendar How to apply Sign in/Sign up Home / Funding / Ideas funding / 2026 Explorer Grants Our Explorer Grants provide seed support for researchers with transformative, innovative, exploratory or unconventional research ideas that have a good chance of making a revolutionary change to how we manage health in New Zealand. These grants are available in any health-related field (e.g. basic, clinical, behavioural, social, public health, kaupapa Māori, Māori health, Pacific health, and translational sciences) and are worth $150,000 for a term of up to 24 months. Eligibility requirements You must have New Zealand as your principal domicile and place of employment...
Who can apply
See the official HRC round page; most rounds require researchers hosted at New Zealand research institutions.
How to apply
Apply through HRC Gateway as directed on the official round page linked below.
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