The James Cook Research Fellowships, administered on behalf of Government, are awarded to researchers who have the requisite qualifications and experience and are able to demonstrate that they have achieved national and international recognition in their area of scientific research. The Fellowships allow them to concentrate on their chosen research for two years without the additional burden of administrative and teaching duties.
Categories in 2012:
- Biological sciences (including biotechnology)
- Physical sciences (including chemical sciences; geosciences, mathematical and information sciences)
- Social sciences (including research of relevance to peoples of New Zealand and/or the South-west Pacific)
The funding package annually will be $100,000 plus GST and up to $10,000 plus GST in relevant expenses.
Applications are now being called for the 2012 James Cook Research Fellowships. The closing date for application is 30 June 2012.
