Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

The extreme weather science response funded time-bound, evidence-based science services and perishable research and data collection to address immediate needs and inform response decisions following the North Island extreme weather events in early 2023.

Researchers from NIWA are developing the first, nationally consistent flood inundation hazard and risk assessment for New Zealand. It’s vital research that’s revealing how changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and the way land is used could – and likely will – affect flood risk across the country.

We are inviting proposals that seek to explore ways in which scientific research and its development and application can benefit individuals, whānau, Māori communities and Māori organisations.

Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are Crown-owned companies that carry out scientific research for the benefit of New Zealand.

The NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association (LASRA) receives $0.9 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 1 science platform – Export quality hides.

The NZ Space Agency ‘Design a Satellite Mission’ competition challenged students in years 7 to 10 to think of ways a satellite could help fight climate change. Find out more and read the winning entries.

In 2021 Haritina Mogosanu applied to be an astronaut at the European Space Agency (ESA). Read her story below.

Plant and Food Research receives $42.7 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Plant-based food and seafood production and Premium plant-based and seafood products.

AgResearch receives $44.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods.