Becoming an Investigator

The MacDiarmid Institute is New Zealand’s premier research institute focused on advanced materials and nanotechnology. We are a multi-disciplinary consortium of five universities and two research institutes. Our scientists work at one of our partner institutes in one or more of our Research Programmes.

All our investigators have met strict criteria to be accepted as Principal Investigators (PIs), Associate Investigators (AIs) or Institute Affiliate (IAs). We provide them with additional resources, including access to our highly sophisticated tools, and facilitate collaboration with MacDiarmid Institute researchers and others.

Principal Investigators

Our Principal Investigator cohort represents New Zealand’s leading physical scientists and engineers in the fields of advanced materials and nanotechnology.

The MacDiarmid Institute is not currently accepting applications for Principal Investigator status; if this should change, the information will be updated here. 

Associate Investigators

Our Associate Investigators advance our goals and their contribution to the Institute’s many collaborations complement and strengthen our activities.

Associate Investigators enjoy many benefits including access to resources that they would not otherwise have, such as research networks, facilities and professional development. Admission to the Institute is dependent on strict criteria being met, including being based in New Zealand, and collaborating with at least two MacDiarmid Institute Principal Investigators or Associate Investigators at the commencement of the role. They also have access to internal funds under a competitive application scheme.

The MacDiarmid Institute is currently accepting applications for Associate Investigator status. The application process and the criteria against which applications will be assessed can be found here. Please contact our Institute Manager, Rosie Wayte, if you have any questions. 

Institute Affiliates

Institute Affiliate status recognises outreach partnerships, research collaborations and other contributions that complement and strengthen our activities.

Institute Affiliates enjoy many benefits including access to resources that they would not otherwise have, such as research networks, facilities and some Institute events. Admission to the Institute is dependent on strict criteria being met. They do not have direct access to internal funds.

If you are interested in applying for Institute Affiliate status, please see the application criteria and process here, or contact our Institute Manager, Rosie Wayte.