Research Grants

PCFNZ Research Grants have provided assistance to New Zealand organisations conducting medical/scientific research into male-specific cancers. The aim has been to provide assistance towards investigative projects conducted by healthcare providers that have the potential to achieve a practical beneficial impact in the short to medium term (1 to 5 years) on the experience and outcomes of those directly affected, as well as those around them. Researchers involved in investigating how awareness can be raised and beneficial behaviour changes achieved in at-risk groups for these cancers have also been invited to apply.

Applicants have been asked to show that the results could help us understand and combat disease, assist in improving care and outcomes, and illustrate the facts and issues around these cancers and their effect on Aotearoa New Zealand in a way that highlights their importance. PCFNZ has asked researchers to articulate how:

• Our understanding of the conditions and suggest ways in which our treatment of them can be improved
• The awareness and behaviours of those at risk of these cancers
• The efficiency. accuracy, delivery, efficacy and/or patient experience of diagnosis. treatment and/or post-treatment followup
• Patient experience of long-term survivorship and quality of life.
• Outcomes for all men and their whanau, with particular attention given to groups disproportionately affected by poorer access and outcomes, such as Māori, Pacific peoples and men in smaller communities/outside the main centres.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is currently reviewing its research grant process and practices. If you would like to have a preliminary discussion about your project, please direct your enquiry in the first instance to our CEO, Peter Dickens - peter.dickens@prostate.org.nz