Cure Kids Annual Granting Round

Over $500,000 is allocated every year through the annual Cure Kids Granting Round which is available for New Zealand based research projects.  The application and approval process is a regimented process facilitated by the Cure Kids Grants Administrator and reviewed by the Cure Kids Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee.  We also draw on international expertise and have the top applications each year analysed for their scientific merit by internationally renowned medical professionals to ensure that we are funding the best research projects.

The granting round is advertised throughout New Zealand universities and medical schools and of course through our medical networks.  In 2010 our granting structure was amended so that our Chairs of Child Health are no longer eligible to apply for funding so that the funding is more accessible to New Zealand researchers.

Where possible Cure Kids will leverage funding opportunities by approaching partners and other research funders.  For example one of the successful research projects from the 2010 granting round was 50% funded by Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.

“Each year there are applications from a wide range of individuals and research groups with strong research interests in the health and wellbeing of children.  The Committee is always very impressed with the quality of the applications that it receives.  Applications range from areas of basic science, to community, social and developmental needs.  An important aspect of funding for research is that there will be demonstrable benefit to children and their families within New Zealand.  Cure Kids is very proud of the assistance that it can provide to child health research each year, and is grateful to the many benefactors and donors who make this possible.”

Annual Granting Round Timetable

Successful applicants are required to report annually on their progress in October each year and then a final report at the conclusion of the research.  These reports are presented to the Cure Kids Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee at the annual meeting.