Funding Overview
Te Tipu Pūtaiao (TTP) Fellowships
Timeline
- Final RfP published on 30 Nov 07
- Applications due (round one) on 2 Apr 08
- Successful applicants announced (round one) on 20 Jun 08
- Applications due (round two) 3 Sept 08
- Successful applicants announced (round two) on 31 Oct 08
- Contracts commence
- Next investment round
In each round in 2008 we are offering approximately 20 fellowships to students completing masterate, doctorate or postdoctoral work in a science, engineering or technology discipline.
Proposals focused on a public good health outcome are not eligible.
In addition, we are offering up to two Bridge to Employment awards in each round in 2008.
What stage is the investment process at?
For the second application round, applications are due by midday (12pm), 3 September 2008.
Note: applications must be sent in by hardcopy.
Current Funding Available
The following tables set out the funding available for Te Tipu Pūtaiao Fellowships? or Bridge to Employment.
Te Tipu Pūtaiao Fellowships
| Qualification | Stipend (per annum) | Tuition fees | Research related costs | Other course or skills development | Maximum full-time tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterate | $10,000 | $5,000 per annum (incl. GST) |
$2,500 per contract (incl. GST) | $1,000 per annum (incl. GST) |
2 years |
| Doctorate | $25,000 | $5,000 per annum (incl. GST) |
$10,000 per contract (incl. GST) |
$2,500 per annum (incl. GST) | 3 years |
| Postdoctoral | $58,000 (subject to PAYE tax) | n/a |
up to a maximum of $29,000 per annum (incl. GST) |
$3,000 per contract (incl. GST) |
3 years |
Bridge to Employment funding
| Salary contribution (up to a maximum of) | Maximum Duration |
|---|---|
| $36,250 (excl GST), maximum of 50% of salary cost | 12 months |
How to Apply
All the information you need to apply is under Related Downloads (top right) – start by reading the request for Proposals (RfP). Students must complete either the Te Tipu Pūtaiao Fellowship application form (Word) (184KB) or the Bridge to Employment application form (Word) (198KB).
Previous Recipients
Find the people who have received Fellowships from the Foundation?.
For more information
If you have questions about the Te Tipu Pūtaiao fellowship scheme, contact investments@frst.govt.nz.
You should be in touch with your research office all the way through the process.
If you are interested in this scheme, you may want to consider finding out about this related scheme:
- Postdoctoral fellowship scheme.