Emerging Researcher Grant

Two grants of $6,000 each will be awarded in August 2008 and February 2009, for emerging researchers in areas relating to Asia:NZ’s work, including doing business in Asia, preparing New Zealand for a future with Asia, increasing New Zealand’s Asia literacy, Asia in the media, Asian cultural expressions, and New Zealand’s international relations with Asia. Preference will be given to post-graduate researchers, new academics and those who have not already received significant funding from other sources.

Deadline date for applications:

• Friday August 15, 2008
  
• Friday February 20, 2009
  

Big Issues Research Grant

In September 2008 a grant of $8,000 will be awarded for research on important contemporary or emerging issues relating to New Zealand’s future with Asia.  Research may address culture, business, public policy, international relations, education or the media. The grant is intended to support timely, innovative and original research, which will promote debate and discussion on matters relating to Asia and New Zealand, or that has implications for policy and/or business. This is an open research grant for which new or established researchers may apply.

Deadline date for applications:

•  Friday September 19, 2008

International Relations Research Grant

In April 2009 a grant of $5,000 will be awarded to enable emerging researchers to examine contemporary issues in the Asia-Pacific region, with a specific focus on New Zealand’s relations with the region, or its relations with a particular Asian country. The research may cover topics such as regional security, economic integration, Asian development, cultural diplomacy, interfaith issues, defense and policing, international politics, anti-terrorism cooperation, or regional environmental issues. Preference will be given to post-graduate researchers, new academics and applicants who have not already received significant funding from other sources.

Deadline date for applications:

• Friday April 17, 2009   

Conference Support Grant

Two grants of $2,500 each will be awarded in July 2008 and April 2009 to assist New Zealand institutions in hosting a New Zealand-based conference on a theme related to the work of Asia:NZ. Preference will be given to applications where the grant is to support costs associated with bringing international speakers to New Zealand.  The grant will be awarded to an organisation or the host institution, not an individual. It is a requirement that Asia:NZ be acknowledged in all conference materials and publicity.

Deadline date for applications:

• Friday July 18,  2008
• Friday April 17, 2009