Funding overview
An overview of a number of pre-existing and new sub-programmes provided by Catalyst: Leaders.
Funding Opportunities Overview
An overview of included sub-programmes and key dates are given in the tables below:
Table 1: Annual call timelines
|
Call |
Open Date |
Close Date |
Sub-programmes |
|
JANUARY |
28 January 2021 |
15 April 2021 |
|
|
APRIL |
29 April 2021 |
15 July 2021 |
|
|
JULY |
29 July 2021 |
21 October 2021 |
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Please note: Specific sub-programme information is updated at each call release.
Table 2: Catalyst: Leaders sub-programmes
|
Sub-Programme |
Brief Description |
Duration |
NZ$ Funding |
Awards available per call |
|
International Leader Fellowships |
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 |
1 to 3 years |
Per annum: $20,000 Research support $10,000 Host admin |
Up to 3 |
|
Supports an internationally recognised researcher from Germany to undertake research in New Zealand for a minimum of 4 weeks per year |
3 years |
Per annum: $20,000 Salary support for Fellow $20,000 Research support $10,000 Host admin |
Up to 1 |
|
|
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship* |
Supports young and excellent New Zealand postdoctoral researchers doing research in Japan |
12 – 24 months |
Flights, insurance and living allowance |
Up to 4 |
|
New Zealand-China Scientist Exchange Programme** |
Supports the development of research linkages with China by enabling New Zealand researchers to visit Chinese research organisations. Specific programme requirements |
4 weeks (2-6 weeks) |
Flights and daily living allowance |
Up to 10 |
|
JSPS HOPE Meeting |
Supports excellent PhD students and/or young researchers to attend the HOPE meetings with Nobel Laureates in Japan |
5 days |
Flights, accommodation, and meeting registration |
Up to 3
|
* Please note this programme is fully funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
** Due to the current Covid-19-related travel restrictions, a call for New Zealand-China Scientist Exchange Programme applications has been temporarily suspended.