Funding opportunities overview
An overview of included sub-programmes and key dates are given in the tables below:
Table 1: Annual call timelines
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Call
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Open Date
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Close Date
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Sub-programmes
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KOHITĀTEA
JANUARY
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13 February 2025
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17 April 2025
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- International Leader Fellowships
- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
- New Zealand-China Scientist Exchange Programme
- Julius von Haast Fellowship
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HŌNGONGOI
JULY
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24 July 2025
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16 October 2025
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Please note: Specific sub-programme information is updated at each call release.
Table 2: Catalyst: Leaders sub-programmes
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Sub-Programme
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Brief Description
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Duration
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NZ$ Funding
(excl. GST)
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Awards available per call
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International Leader Fellowships*
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Supports exceptional individuals from any country outside New Zealand to catalyse science and innovation capability and capacity in New Zealand for a minimum of 4 weeks per year for up to 3 years
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1 to 3 years
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Per annum:
$20,000 Salary support for Fellow
$20,000 Research support
$10,000 Host admin
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Up to 3
|
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Julius von Haast Fellowship Award
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Supports an internationally recognised researcher from Germany to undertake research in New Zealand for a minimum of 4 weeks per year
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3 years
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Per annum:
$20,000 Salary support for Fellow
$20,000 Research support
$10,000 Host admin
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Up to 1
|
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JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship**
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Supports young and excellent New Zealand postdoctoral researchers doing research in Japan
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12 – 24 months
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Flights, insurance and living allowance
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Up to 4
|
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New Zealand-China Scientist Exchange Programme
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Supports the development of research linkages with China by enabling New Zealand researchers to visit Chinese research organisations.
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4 weeks (2-6 weeks)
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Flights and daily living allowance
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Up to 10
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JSPS HOPE Meeting
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Supports excellent PhD students and/or young researchers to attend the HOPE meetings with Nobel Laureates in Japan
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5 days
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Flights, accommodation, and meeting registration
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Up to 5
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*It is expected that 75% of new International Leader Fellowship contracts adheres to a Catalyst Fund priority research area.
** Please note this programme is fully funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
