* Projects that answer a stand-alone research question
* Projects that leverage a larger project by answering a separate and complementary question* Equipment that can be used across several projects
* Projects and equipment must be in New Zealand* PhD students
* Post-doctoral research fellows* Clinicians
* Academics* Working expenses
* Equipment* Salaries for post-doctoral fellows, research assistants and technicians
* Salaries for clinicians or scientists with permanent positions
* Institutional overheads* Travel
If the closing date falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be extended to the next working day
* 1 April and 1 September* For grant round 2024B the Foundation will not be using this online portal. Download an application form at www.neurological.org.nz/research/funding-opportunities/
* Complete the application form, including signatures from your host institution. The Neurological Foundation will only accept applications sent by the host institution’s research office* The budget requested should be in NZD. The Neurological Foundation will not award more than is requested in the budget and does not fund institutional overheads. Only actual costs for ACC and superannuation should be included in salary associated costs. Small projects are normally one to two years, with a three year maximum term
* Supporting documentation:* Successful applicants will be informed of the conditions of the grant and asked for their formal acceptance of the research contract
The Neurological Foundation’s purpose is to “Be a catalyst to improve the future quality of life for New Zealanders impacted by neurological conditions”.
This includes diseases and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The Foundation will accept applications for research that contributes to our understanding of, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, or management of neurological conditions. The research proposal should have a clear outcome, which will add to knowledge about neurological disorders. The Foundation will accept applications designed to enhance knowledge about the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological disorders, but applications that deal only with the management of mental health disorders will not be considered.
Successful applicants will be offered research contracts that outline the conditions of the grant, including the following:
* If required, ethics approval must be obtained prior to commencing the project
* The host institution will administer the grant* The grant will have a specific start date and end date
* The institution’s research programme may be rapidly evolving and the details of the research project may change after the application is made. If the contractual details of the project change a variation request will need to be submitted to the Foundation* Annual progress reports are required on the anniversary of the start date. A final report will be required within 12 months of the grant’s end date
* Any presentations or publications resulting from the project will acknowledge the Foundation’s supportIf you have any queries please contact the Foundation for advice at the email address below.
| EMAIL ADDRESS | [mailto:research@neurological.org.nz,research@neurological.org.nz] |
| POSTAL ADDRESS | Neurological Foundation PO Box 110022 Auckland Hospital |
| TELEPHONE | (09) 309 7749 |