Submitting a proposal
Detailed information for Marsden Fund applicants when submitting a proposal
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Expression of Interest guidelines for Fast-Start and Standard applicants
Detailed information on the preliminary funding round for Standard and Fast-Start proposals for the 2026 round
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Marsden Fund Council Award guidelines for applicants
This category is not available in the 2026 round
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Full Proposal guidelines for Fast-Start and Standard applicants
Detailed information on the 2025 full funding round for Standard and Fast-Start proposals
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The Marsden application portal
How to submit your proposal through our web-based application portal
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Fast-Start career gaps calculator
A very useful Excel spreadsheet for Fast-Start applicants, which calculates your years of experience for you
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Hints for preparing a Marsden Fund proposal
What to do and what to avoid in your proposal
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Vision Mātauranga
A policy to unlock the innovation potential of Mäori knowledge, resources and people.
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Guidelines for editorial moderation of referee reports
The purpose of this policy is to increase transparency and safeguard confidence in the selection processes of the Marsden Fund by providing guidelines for editorial moderation of referee reports
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Frequently Asked Questions
A collection of questions commonly asked about applying to the Marsden Fund. These are a work in progress and will be continually updated.
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Application templates
These are the templates required for a Marsden Fund Fast-Start or Standard EOI application for the 2026 round. Please contact your organisation's research office for access to the application portal.