The Programme Grants from the Neurological Foundation, New Zealand support a programme of research undertaken by a multidisciplinary team based in New Zealand. International collaboration is encouraged and team members can be based overseas as long as this leads to building capability in New Zealand. The Programme entails:
- The outcomes must increase our understanding of the causes, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system
- A collaborative team that includes early career researchers and more established academics, clinicians and/or scientists, and industry or community partnerships were appropriate
- The lead Principal Investigator may be early, mid-career or senior, as long as the team contains all the expertise required, and sufficient support for early career lead investigators is clearly demonstrated
- Involves an educational aspect (i.e., student or trainee involvement, teaching, engaging with end-users or community groups)
- Partnership with Māori (Māori consultation or participation, Māori team members, alignment with Māori research principles and ethics, significance to Māori health))
The Grant provides up to 1 million NZD for up to 5 years.
Letters of intent are due November 1, 2024. Full applications are due May 12, 2025.