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Contestable 2009/10
Antarctic science funding and/or logistics support

Applications have closed

Timeline

  1. Draft request for proposals (RfP) published 30 Jun 09
  2. Feedback due 15 Jul 09
  3. Final RfP published 7 Aug 09
  4. Proposals due 2 Oct 09
  5. Investment decisions announced on 15 Feb 10
  6. Next investment round
More detail

Research carried out in this area aims to support New Zealand’s efforts to foster international cooperation in Antarctica, and further understand the unique ecological processes that take place on the continent.

The Foundation and Antarctica New Zealand are investing in this portfolio using a one stage contestable process. This process is for those seeking science funding and logistics support, logistics support only, or science funding only.

 

What stage is the investment process at?

  • We are currently assessing the proposal applications.

    Applicants will be notified of the results on 15 February 2010.

    A list of the successful proposals will be published on the website a week later.

    The Foundation will work with you to contract the successful proposal.

    If a contract has been agreed to, funding will commence from 01 Oct 2010.

Current funding available

In 2009/10 we are seeking to invest $1.36 million in research that aligns with the following target outcome:

  • GLO1: Characteristics, causes and consequences of global change and variability.

And $1.09 million in research that aligns with the following target outcome:

  • ECO1: Enhance and support the resilience, functioning and rehabilitation of land, freshwater and marine ecosystems.

For the themes that are related to these target outcomes, refer to the request for proposals under related downloads (see top right of page).

The value and duration of the research investment we seek to make:

Type of contract
DurationQualities
Medium-term programme Up to 4 years
  • Requests a minimum of $250,000 annually (GST inclusive)
  • Contributes towards one Intermediate Outcome.
 Antarctica New Zealand Logistics support  2 years with 2 year extension upon review
  • Addresses New Zealand’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean draft science strategy.
  • Requires logistics within the capabilities of Antarctica New Zealand support

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.

Funding Results

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

For more information

If you have questions about the process please contact investments@frst.govt.nz.