Lottery Health Research Fund

The Lottery Health Research Fund provides grants to organisations for health research projects, scholarships, fellowships and research equipment that will help improve the health of New Zealanders. The fund supports translational research projects, shared research equipment, post-doctoral fellowships, and PhD scholarships. Organisations receiving grants are expected to demonstrate how their health research will contribute to better understanding of the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders affecting New Zealanders, new approaches in health and bio-medical science for the ultimate benefit of all New Zealanders, and developing and keeping a highly skilled workforce of health and bio-medical researchers in New Zealand. The fund prioritizes research that translates into better health outcomes for New Zealand populations, including Māori and Pasifika, and other minority groups, addresses unique gaps in health research knowledge in New Zealand, and demonstrates partnerships between researchers and community organisations.