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Grant Funded Trials
Funding model
ACTT operates a virtuous cycle model, where revenue from commercial trials helps support investigator-led and collaborative research. These funds are reinvested into departments to grow research capability and activity.
Are you initiating a Grant Funded Clinical Trial?
Contact us to discuss your proposed trial, and how we can help you
Research Impact in the past year:
65+ grant-funded studies across Middlemore and Whangarei Hospitals
19 new studies across multiple specialties
Over $2.8 million in research funding secured
What is grant-funded clinical research?
Grant-funded trials play a key role in advancing clinical care and shaping future practice.
They provide opportunities to:
- Address unmet clinical needs
- Influence healthcare practice and policy
- Expand access to treatments not otherwise available
Types of grant-funded trials
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Investigator-initiated trials
Led by clinicians who design and develop their own research, with funding from grants, philanthropy, or departmental sources -
Collaborative group trials
Delivered through national or international research networks, often with shared or locally supported funding
Our grants team
Our dedicated Grants Team supports investigators across our Hospitals and satellite sites.
We work alongside clinicians to deliver research alongside clinical care, providing expertise across all stages of study development and delivery.
How we support you
We provide end-to-end support to help you design, fund, and deliver your research:
- Identifying funding opportunities
- Reviewing and submitting grant applications
- Feasibility assessment and study design input
- Study set-up, approvals, and contracts
- Budget development and financial management
- Recruitment planning and project management
- Access to research staff and training support
We manage the complexity so you can focus on clinical leadership and patient care.
Why work with ACTT
Delivered within hospital environments, alongside clinical care
Dedicated team experienced in grant-funded and investigator-led research
Access to infrastructure, research staff, and specialist support
Strong track record of funding success and study delivery
Opportunity to contribute to research that improves outcomes in Aotearoa NZ
