HRC Emerging Researcher First Grant

Jun 27, 2023Children's Vision

Congratulations to Dr Rebecca Findlay, who, with support from Jo Black, Jason Turuwhenua, Claudia Rivera (Science), Nina Hood (Education and Social Work), and Misty Edmonds (Iwi United Engaged), has won a prestigious HRC Emerging Researcher First Grant.

These highly competitive awards indicate that the HRC has recognised Rebecca’s expertise as an early career researcher. We look forward to what comes from this award, and the great research that will follow.

Project Title: Prevalence of refractive error and access to eye care for New Zealand children 36 months
Award: $249,931

For more information see https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2023/05/24/new-treatment-approaches-gain-major-funding.html.