Research Grants
The Foundation offers grants of up to $5,000 to support international travel and fieldwork for researchers undertaking contemporary, forward-looking projects in Asia.
We are looking for research projects that help grow New Zealand’s understanding of Asia in key policy areas, such as:
regional and international trade
defence and security
cyber, technology and innovation
politics, public policy and urban development
environment and climate change
international relations, law and diplomacy.
There are two application rounds each year. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand permanent residents.
The next application round will open 1 September, 2025
