Declaration by applicant
I acknowledge the information contained herein is accurate, and where necessary, consent has been obtained for its use in the assessment of this proposal.
I am the primary intellectual author of this proposal.
I confirm that I fulfil the eligibility criteria and the application abides by rules stipulated in the Terms of Reference for Ngā Puanga Pūtaiao Fellowships
I will indemnify the Royal Society of New Zealand from any claims, demands, costs, action or proceedings of any nature which may arise at any time in relation to this application.

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Declaration by duly authorised Agent for [Institution]
The Royal Society Te Aparangi undertake to collect, use and store the information you provide to enable your applications to be evaluated. This information will not be supplied to any other organisation.
Application information may be subject to release under the Official Information Act 1982, as it is deemed to be held by MBIE who engage the Royal Society Te Apārangi to manage Ngā Puanga Pūtaiao Fellowships.
The personal information supplied in the Full Research Proposal forms will be used in accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act 1993.
I acknowledge the information contained herein is accurate and can be used in the manner described.
I affirm that [Institution] supports the Ngā Puanga Pūtaiao Fellowship applicant, [Applicant Name]. I also affirm that: 
o	The applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria;
o	The applicant has good potential to develop and progress their career in STEM research.
o	The applicant is not permanently employed in a research position or employed on a fixed-term basis for a period that exceeds the Fellowship term, and the host will employ the applicant for the duration of the Fellowship.
o	The host will facilitate the provision of support and facilities that will enable the applicant to succeed in their Fellowship for the duration of the Fellowship.
If postgraduate students are to be engaged on the contract we will ensure that, either the applicant is qualified to act as supervisor, or suitable supervisory arrangements will be made. The details of any such arrangements must be provided to the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
I will indemnify the Royal Society Te Apārangi any claims, demands, costs, action or proceedings of any nature which may arise at any time in relation to these applications.

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