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Contestable 2007/08
Understanding and Adapting to Global Processes and Change (GLO)

Applications have closed

Timeline

  1. RfP published
  2. Proposals due on 27 Mar 08
  3. Investment decisions announced on 14 July 08
  4. Contracts commence on 1 Oct 08
  5. Next Investment Round
More detail

This portfolio aims to support research that is related to understanding and adapting to global environmental change.

We are investing in this portfolio using a one-stage contestable process.

What stage is the investment process at?

  • Your Foundation business manager will work with you to contract the successful proposal.

    If a contract has been agreed to, funding will commence from 1 October 2008.

Current funding available

In 2007/8 we are seeking to invest $2.8 million in research that aligns with the following target outcome:
  • Mitigation and adaptation responses to global change and variability.

We are seeking to invest in short-term research projects as described in the following table.

The size and length of the research investment we seek to make:

Type of contract Length
Qualities
Investment
Short-term project
 Up to 3 years
  • Addresses one target outcome
  • Aims to achieve a single intermediate / national outcome benefit within the three year timeframe up to a value of $300,000 per annum.
or
  • Addresses one target outcome
  • Contributes towards one intermediate / national outcome benefit through a broader multidisciplinary, collaborative or cross-research organisational approach, up to a value of $800,000 per annum.
 Up to $2.8 million per annum

How to apply

Application guidelines and the advisory group for this process can be found through the links and related downloads on the top right of the page.

Māori research and innovation

All our portfolios are assessed using a number of balance factors. A successful concept or proposal may only need to score well against some of these balance factors.

One of the balance factors for all portfolios is Māori research and innovation. This refers to research that contributes to unlocking the distinct contribution of Māori knowledge, resources and people to innovation.

For more specific information on this, refer to the investment signal.

Funding Results

View the latest available concept, proposal or funding results for this portfolio.

For more information

A Foundation? business manager is the primary contact for all applicants. If your organisation does not have a business manager, or you have questions about the process, email investments@frst.govt.nz.