Information for Investigators

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As an Institute we operate from a set of core values that direct our research and underpin who we are and the way we do things. We will, on an ongoing basis, work together to refine and further develop these core values and in so doing, grow a meaningful future together.

The information for Investigators is a comprehensive source of information and resources to ensure you meet your obligations as an Investigator of the MacDiarmid Institute and to provide the best research experience for your research group.

Accessing Institute funding:

Research Programme funding application rounds are generally held April-May and October-November each year. Research Programme Leaders (RPLs) will invite the Investigators in each programme to apply for programme funds to support their MacDiarmid Institute-aligned research.
Investigators are also able to apply to the Institute’s Science Executive for funding from the MacDiarmid Institute Emergency Equipment Repair fund.
Calls for Biannual seed-funding for early stage commercial ideas/projects:
- Calls are made by email to all Investigators approximately March/April and September/October of each year. However, applications for seed-funding can also be made outside of this timing to the Deputy Director for Commercialisation and Industry Engagement.
Calls for Research Assistants (RAs) are made via email
Calls for Summer Lab Internships for Māori and Pacific Island students
Contestable Associate Investigator PhD scholarship funding, from time-to-time, Associate Investigators may apply to the Science Executive Committee for this, but it is infrequent.
More information on funding opportunities