The Whau Mental Health Research Foundation supports high quality research in New Zealand into studies that address problems with mental health by providing funding for studies into their epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation, intervention and prevention.
Research Applications – currently closed
Whau Foundation supports mental health research in Aotearoa, funding projects that grow the evidence base and help improve outcomes for people across New Zealand. We fund both general research exploring mental health topics and targeted projects aligned with our current priority areas. Applications are not open at this time. We will update this page when applications reopen.
Queries
Any queries regarding grant applications should be sent to grants@whaufoundation.org.nz
Forms
The below forms should be used when making an application. Please note, the Grant Agreement is an example only and not required at the time of making an application.
Reporting Requirements
The Foundation requires a Progress Report and a Final Report for each project that it funds, as detailed in the respective Report Requirements documents. The Progress Report is due 10 months after the grant funds are paid to the Host Institution. The Final Report is due within 3 months of the project completion date. A financial statement is required to be submitted with a final report. Final reports will not be accepted without a financial report. An example is attached below.
Variation Requests
As set out in the grant agreements, recipients must notify the Foundation immediately in writing if any of the following apply:
- The research activity objectives cannot be achieved in the manner or timeframe originally planned
- There is any change to information contained in your original Research Proposal Application
- The scope of the research activity otherwise requires revision
- There is any change to the use or application of the grant funds
Please use the below form to make a variation request.
