The Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Travel Awards in Indigenous Development are for New Zealand academics, artists or professionals to present their work to American audiences.
A small number of awards, valued at up to NZD $5,000, are granted each year. These awards can go towards a 12 to 90 day visit to the United States which must include at least one major presentation, which fits within one of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga’s research themes.
• New Frontiers of Knowledge
• Economic Development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Health and Social Well-being
• Educational Achievement
Grantees are encouraged to maximise the impact of their award by supplementing their main proposed activity with other possibilities, such as including additional public talks, collaborating with American colleagues, and visiting sites of interest.
The closing date for the first round of awards is Wednesday, 1st April.
Further information and application forms can be found on the Fulbright New Zealand website
http://www.fulbright.org.nz/awards/nzscholar/fulbright-npmtravel/
He Kōrero | Our Stories
Natalie Netzler is investigating the anti-viral properties of Samoan plants and is interested in researching the anti-viral properties of rongoā, in partnership with Māori practitioners.
Neuroscientist Nicole Edwards is establishing her own lab at the University of Auckland and is eager to tautoko students interested in a career in brain research.
AUT senior lecturer Deborah Heke encourages wāhine Māori to cherish their connection with te taiao.