The objectives of the Foundation are to support 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 or towards any one or more related objects or purposes which are charitable in accordance with the law of New Zealand, which related objects and purposes are declared to be the objects and purposes of the Trust.
The Foundation receives and reviews research applications annually. Applications must be received by the Secretary no later than the last Friday of September (due date for 2021 is 24 September 2021). All applicants will be advised of the success or otherwise of their application.
Grants to successful applicants in recent years have been for amounts up to approximately $30,000. The trustees will accept and consider applications for smaller or larger amounts too. All applications are considered on their merit. In the 2021 general funding round, the Foundation will prioritise research projects that address issues of equity.
In 2021 there is approximately $60,000 available from the general fund. There is also $15,000 available for the Haslam Fairbrother Scholarship.
In conjunction with its general funding for mental health research, the Foundation is administering a $15,000 bequest which is available to assist with research into schizophrenia, and particularly for a study which aims to improve the lives of people diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Please use the general Application Form and indicate on your form that you would like your application to be considered for the Haslam Fairbrother Scholarship as well as for a grant from the general fund. Applications which are not successful for the Haslam Fairbrother Scholarship will still be considered for the general fund.
If a project is awarded the Haslam Fairbrother Scholarship funding, the Trustees will also consider provision of additional funding from the general fund for a project that they view as worthwhile and sound.
With effect from November 2021 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. This is required for all projects which receive funding from the 2021 or later granting rounds.
The Final Report is due within 3 months of the project completion date. This applies to all projects completed after 15 November 2021.
To download an “Application Form” click here: Application Form
Please note that applications should include a basic research budget.
To download a “Guide for Applicants” click here: Guide for Applicants
To download a “Checklist for Applicants” click here: Checklist for Applicants
To download an “Administrative Agreement” click here: Administrative Agreement
For further information about what the Foundation will and won’t fund click here: What does the Oakley Mental Health Research Foundation fund?
To download the “Progress Report Requirements” click here: Progress Report Requirements
To download the “Final Report Requirements” click here: Final Report Requirements
For further information, please contact:
The Secretary
Phone: 09 414 0001
email: oakleymentalhealth@malnz.co.nz