About our research programme
The Foundation's research programme supports informed public conversations about New Zealand’s relationship with Asia. It also supports the next generation of scholars to travel to Asia to undertake research. The programme commisions research examining New Zealand's relationships with Asia and provides grants for postgraduate students to further their research into Asia-related topics.
The Foundation commissions three to four pieces of research each year. These reports vary in focus and scale, depending on what is happening in New Zealand’s relationship with Asia.
We generate research and insights that are timely, useful and authoritative not only for scholars and policymakers, but also the New Zealand public.
Our aim is to ensure New Zealanders can have informed and critical conversations on the most important issues in New Zealand’s relationships with Asia, across areas of politics, foreign policy, climate, business, and the creative industries.
Our research findings also guide the Foundation’s own programmes of work.
Perceptions of Asia
The centrepiece of our research programme is our annual survey on New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples. Running for over two decades, this is New Zealand’s longest and most comprehensive dataset of our attitudes towards the region.
Foundation Research Grants
The Foundation supports talented postgraduate students and emerging scholars to conduct research into contemporary issues in the Asia region.
Our research grants are not limited to particular disciplines but are aimed at encouraging new research that will in turn promote debate and discussion on matters relating to Asia and New Zealand’s relationships with the region.
Foundation Senior Fellowships
The Foundation's senior fellowships provide opportunities for domestic and international experts from the Asia Pacific region to engage in research, commentary, public speaking and networking.
