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Maori Fellowship

National Heart Foundation New Zealand

This fellowship is intended to support the development of Māori health research capacity and capability. It is open to applications from graduates in health science, both clinical and non-clinical.

Applications Open:

8th December 2025

Applications Close:

9th March 2026

Award announcement:

7th August 2026

It is expected that applicants will be engaged in research work relevant to the improvement of cardiovascular health for Māori in New Zealand.
Applicants should describe the potential benefit of their research for such improvement and relevant support available to them
Applicants should also describe their iwi affiliation.
Designed to support graduates who propose to engage in part-time (0.5 FTE+) or full-time research related to the aims of the Heart Foundation.
Study towards a higher degree would be expected if appropriate. This fellowship is tenable only in New Zealand for up to three years.
Māori Fellowship applicants will be interviewed by the sub-committee of the Scientific Committee of the Heart Foundation.

Remuneration

Remuneration for Māori Fellowships will be individually determined in conjunction with the host institution according to the qualifications and seniority of the Fellow and will normally maintain parity with appropriate rates paid by universities. Fellows may not receive regular remuneration, in addition to the Māori Fellowship, except with the approval of the Scientific Committee.

Successful recipients will, in addition to their salary, receive research support funding of up to NZ$20,000 (plus GST, if applicable), if required, to support the project work outlined in their fellowship proposal. If you have also applied for a concurrent project grant and that application is successful, this support funding will not be available.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Competitive applications usually share these strengths:

✔ 1. Clear Cardiovascular Focus

Proposals must address heart disease mechanisms, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, or outcomes — and explicitly align with NZ health priorities. Projects without direct cardiac relevance are less competitive. Heart Foundation NZ

✔ 2. Strong Experimental or Analytical Plan

Reviewers look for:

Clear hypotheses and specific aims

Appropriate methods and statistical plans

Feasible deliverables within the funding period

✔ 3. Investigator & Team Capability

Experience, track record (publications, prior funding), and institutional support signal readiness to deliver. Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams often appeal to reviewers.

✔ 4. Value for Money & Feasibility

Especially for larger project grants, budgets should be tightly justified with realistic timelines and clear milestones.

✔ 5. Contribution to Building Evidence or Capacity

Proposals that generate data enabling larger national/international grants (e.g., HRC NZ, MBIE, Healthier Lives partners) or strengthen workforce capacity are highly viewed. Wikipedia

🛠 Practical Tips for Applicants

✔ Match funding type to career stage:

Early researchers: Postgraduate Scholarship, Small Project Grant

Postdocs or clinicians: Research or Overseas Training Fellowships

Established leaders: Senior Fellowship or Project Grant

✔ Engage stakeholders: Letters of support from departments or clinical partners strengthen credibility.
✔ Plan for ethics: Human and animal research must be ethically approved and compliant with NZ regulations. Heart Foundation NZ
✔ Articulate impact: Emphasise potential influence on practice, policy, or health outcomes in NZ.

📌 Summary: National Heart Foundation NZ Funding

Funding Type	Target	Focus	Typical Support
Project Grants	Researchers/Teams	Cardiovascular research	Up to ~NZ$250k (1–3 yrs) Heart Foundation NZ
Research Fellowships	Postdoc/Investigators	Heart research career support	Up to 3 yrs Heart Foundation NZ
Senior Fellowships	Established researchers	Independent cardiovascular research	Up to 3 yrs Heart Foundation NZ
Overseas Training Fellowships	Clinicians	Training + research abroad	~NZ$100k/yr + travel Heart Foundation NZ
Māori & Pacific Fellowships	Māori/Pacific researchers	Health equity heart research	Up to 3 yrs Heart Foundation NZ
Postgraduate Scholarships	PhD candidates	Research training	~NZ$35k/yr + fees Heart Foundation NZ
Small Project/Grant-in-Aid	Emerging researchers	Exploratory work	~NZ$20k Heart Foundation NZ
Travel Grants	Professionals/Researchers	Conference/travel support	~NZ$5k Heart Foundation NZ
Allied Health Grant	Allied health professionals	Research/pro development	Variable Heart Foundation NZ

🔍 When This Is a Good Fit

✔ You’re based in New Zealand (many awards are NZ-only). Heart Foundation NZ
✔ Your research directly addresses cardiovascular health or disease. Wikipedia
✔ You need funding for pilot work, training, capacity building, or career development.

Specialties

Cancer

Eligibility Requirements

It is open to graduates in health science, both clinical and non-clinical.
• It is expected that applicants will be engaged in research work relevant to the improvement of cardiovascular health for Māori in New Zealand.
• Applicants should describe the potential benefit of their research for such improvement and relevant support available to them.
• Applicants should also describe their iwi affiliation.
• Designed to support graduates who propose to engage in part-time (0.5 FTE+) or full-time research related to the aims of the Heart Foundation.
• Study towards a higher degree would be expected if appropriate. This fellowship is tenable only in New Zealand for up to three years.
• Māori Fellowship applicants will be interviewed by the sub-committee of the Scientific Committee of the Heart Foundation.
Individuals who have previously completed a Heart Foundation Māori Fellowship are not eligible to re-apply for another Māori Fellowship. Past recipients may apply for a higher-level fellowship, such as a Senior Research Fellowship, if available.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: National Heart Foundation New Zealand

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 9 Kalmia Street, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051

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