The MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowship is aimed at supporting excellent early career researchers impacted by COVID-19 in the New Zealand research science system. This is a one-off initiative and will provide support of around $10 million over two years for 30 Fellows.
The government reallocated $11.31 million for urgent scientific research and data collection to support the response to and recovery from the early-2023 extreme weather events in the North Island.
The Endeavour Fund plays a unique role in the science system through investing in excellent science with the potential to positively impact New Zealand’s economy, environment and society. The 2026 investment round will be through contract extension rather than open contest.
This page can guide you through the development of key performance indicators for research projects/programmes funded through the Catalyst Fund – Strategic.
An Independent Quality Assurance (IQA) is an assurance review conducted by a third party on project or programme. The review results in an IQA Report summarising findings, recommendations, and delivery confidence rating.