AMRF Project Grant Program 2026

The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) is now accepting applications for the Project Grant Program 2026. This program supports impactful research in various fields of health and biomedical sciences, with a focus on improving health outcomes in New Zealand.

🌟 About AMRF Project Grant Program

The AMRF Project Grant Program supports rigorous research in the following areas:

• Biomedical science
• Bioengineering
• Clinical research
• Public and population health

The program prioritizes studies that:

• Address New Zealand’s health needs
• Have strong potential to improve health outcomes and quality of life

💰 Benefits of AMRF Project Grant Program

• Maximum grant amount: NZD 200,000
• Maximum duration: Up to two years
• Number of grants: Approximately 14 awards per round, subject to available funds and application quality
• Projects must commence after the official decision date of the funding round.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is restricted to researchers based at recognized institutions in:

• Greater Auckland
• Northland

Principal Investigator (PI) Requirements:

• Must hold tenure or an employment contract covering the full grant period.
• Alternatively, must provide a formal letter confirming future contract support if funding is awarded.
• Applicants may appear on up to two proposals per round under AMRF conditions but may hold only one active AMRF project grant as PI at any time.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 04 March 2026
• To apply, visit the AMRF Application Portal.

For more details and to apply, visit the AMRF Project Grant Program page.

• Maximum grant amount: NZD 200,000
• Maximum duration: Up to two years
• Number of grants: Approximately 14 awards per round, subject to available funds and application quality