Full proposals (Fast-Start and Standard)
Information on our annual funding round process for full proposals (Fast-Start and Standard applications)
Full proposals include more detailed descriptions of the proposed research. Like the preliminary round, proposals are submitted via the electronic application portal. Once received, they are sent to external referees for review. Applicants are then given the opportunity to respond to comments from the referees. Panel members consider the full proposals together with referees’ reports and applicants’ responses.
for the 2026 round, the Marsden Fund Council will make funding recommendations to the new Research Funding New Zealand Board. The Board will make the final funding decisions.
Applicants are usually notified of funding decisions in Novemberand contract negotiations are initiated. The full proposal round has a success rate of approximately 45%.