Research Grants for Academic Research Projects (New Zealand)

Key Focus Areas

• They are looking for research projects that help grow New Zealand’s understanding of Asia in key policy areas, such as:
  • regional and international trade
  • international law
  • defence/security
  • cyber, technology and innovation
  • environment
  • international relations and diplomacy.

Funding Information

• The Foundation invites applications for grants up to the value of $3000.

Ineligible Funding

• The Foundation will not cover:
  • personal spending and purchase of souvenirs or gifts
  • purchase of equipment such as laptops, cameras, mobile phones, etc
  • payment to sub-contractors to deliver on the project without prior agreement with the Foundation
  • postage or freight of materials and property
  • excess baggage
  • sightseeing or other leisure activities outside the agreed programme
  • phone calls, mobile data, and Wi-fi
  • hotel minibar and other additional charges
  • private hosting or socialising costs
  • accommodation, transport, and other costs outside the Agreement to Provide Funding

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand permanent residents.
• Applications for retrospective funding will not be considered.
• Proposals should include:
  • clear and sound research questions and arguments
  • anticipated outcomes and key outputs
  • a detailed budget for grant proceeds – setting out anticipated travel, accommodation, fieldwork and research expenses (tuition fees will not be covered).

For more information, visit Asia New Zealand Foundation.