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 2020 is 25 September 2020). All applicants will be advised of the success or otherwise of their application.
In 2020 the Foundation is holding an additional, one-off, granting round in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for this funding must be received by the Secretary no later than Friday 5 June 2020. See below for further information.
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.
Due to some prior year grants not being taken up, in 2020 there is approximately $110,000 available from the general fund. There is also approximately $169,000 available from the suicide prevention fund, and $15,000 for the Haslam Fairbrother Scholarship.
Targeted funding is available for research related to the prevention of suicide. For further information please click here. The Oakley Mental Health Research Foundation welcomes applications that fit within this remit. Applicants should apply for this funding using the Suicide Prevention Research Application Form.
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.
In response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation is holding a one-off urgent granting round to provide funding for research into the impact of Covid-19 control measures on the delivery of Mental Health Services. A total of $50,000 is available for this purpose.
For further information please click here. Applicants should apply for this funding using the general Application Form.
Please note that a requirement of this funding is that the research will be completed within 12 months, and the findings made available to interested parties within 18 months of the grant being approved.
Please note that as part of your application the Foundation requests that you also provide a good quality photo and a short statement about what receiving this grant would mean to you. This may be used for publicity purposes should your application be successful.
To download an “Application Form” click here: Application Form
Please note that applications should include a basic research budget.
To download a “Suicide Prevention Research 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?
For further information, please contact:
The Secretary
Phone: 09 414 0001
email: oakleymentalhealth@malnz.co.nz