Submissions open for Sir Harcourt Caughey Award (New Zealand)

Deadline: 28-Jan-2026

The Sir Harcourt Caughey Award supports medical researchers and graduates to advance health, science, and medicine in New Zealand. Funding of up to $25,000 is available across three categories, enabling research-active graduates returning from overseas, medical graduates training internationally in specialist areas, and visiting experts to foster knowledge exchange in Auckland and Northland.

Overview

This award is administered by the Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) and aims to improve the health and quality of life for all New Zealanders by supporting high-quality medical research. Eligible host institutions include recognized tertiary institutions, Te Whatu Ora, Crown Research Institutes, and other approved sites in the greater Auckland and Northland region.

Award Categories

1. Returning Graduate Support

   • For New Zealand graduates trained overseas, returning to a part-time appointment in Auckland

   • Supports researchers with sufficient experience to merit part-time support in their research

2. Specialist Training Overseas

   • For New Zealand medical graduates in Auckland requiring support to train overseas in a specialist field

   • Enables undertaking research in the field while addressing local expertise gaps

3. Visiting Expert Fellowship

   • For highly distinguished individuals in a specific medical field

   • Supports 3–4 week visits to Auckland to foster interest and advance research

Funding Details

• Maximum award: $25,000

• Tenure varies by category

• One to two grants awarded each year based on available funds and application quality

• Administered either directly by AMRF or through host institutions

Eligible Applicants

• New Zealand residents, permanent residents, or citizens

• Must be affiliated with an eligible host institution within Auckland or Northland

• Individual-focused award; non-transferable

• Collaboration outside the region permitted but principal work must occur locally

Exclusions

• Overheads or indirect costs

• Office facility charges

• Retrospective funding

• Equipment costing over $5,000

• Applications from undergraduate or postgraduate students

Application Requirements

• Submit proposals through the online portal

• Include CV using the specified template

• Budget submissions must include detailed explanations and supporting quotations

• Clarity required for both specialist and generalist reviewers

Purpose

The award supports:

• Research-active graduates returning from overseas

• Medical graduates pursuing specialist training internationally

• Visiting experts contributing to knowledge exchange

• Overall advancement of New Zealand’s health research landscape

For more information, visit Auckland Medical Research Foundation.