NPM recently announced its intention to develop, seed and scope new research which falls within its research themes - and submissions for this fund are now open.
Our goal with this opportunity, is to contribute to the centres outcomes and vision via a small contestable fund, and to develop new research projects that have transformative potential.
We are now seeking proposals that support research collaborations between our extensive network of Māori researchers, and which will achieve our collective aspirations and each of the proposed projects must be innovative, inspiring, and lead to impact.
Within a total investment of $500,000, two categories of projects are available:
- Kia Tō Kia Tipu; Seeding Excellence
Up to $25,000 and for no more than one year duration. To seed development, inform research through literature, engagement and collaboration.
- Kia Ārohi Kia Mārama; Scoping Excellence
Up to $60,000 and for no more than one year duration. To scope a research project, pilot, investigate approaches, methods, needs and requirements.
All applications must be submitted using the relevant NPM forms, which can be found on the funding opportunity page here
Applicants must be affiliated to one of our extensive network of Partner Institutions and all projects must fall within one of our overarching research themes:
- Whai Rawa (Māori Economies)
- Te Tai Ao (Natural Environment)
- Mauri Ora (Human Flourishing)
- Te Reo me Ngā Tikanga Māori (Māori Language and Protocols)
To find out more about this fantastic opportunity to contribute to the future of Māori research, please link to this page.
All applications must be received by 5pm, 30 September, 2016
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