The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) receives $12.2 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Human and environmental health and Forensic science.
AgResearch receives $44.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods.
Scion receives $23.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Forest systems and Manufactured products from trees.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) receives $42.7 million per year for 3 science platforms - Marine environment, Freshwater environment, and Climate and weather hazards.
This page describes the research, science and innovation system, its objectives and the role of regulation in the system. It lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
Join our upcoming webinar for a programme‑wide update on the Science, Innovation & Technology system reforms, including the role and establishment of Research Funding New Zealand.
Take a look at some of the research that contributed to New Zealand’s COVID-19 response.
MBIE’s COVID-19 Research database gives visibility on how the sector is supporting the pandemic-related research undertaken by New Zealand’s research, science, and innovation sector.
Join Universities New Zealand, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Leading House Asia Pacific (University of Zurich) for an overview and question and answer session about Swiss research funding and opportunities for New Zealand-Swiss research collaboration.
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