Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund

The Fund's aim

Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund aims to:

• strengthen capability, capacity, skills and networks between Māori and the science and innovation system, and
• increase understanding of how research can contribute to the aspirations of Māori organisations and deliver benefit for New Zealand.

The Fund invests in the development of skilled people and organisations that plan to undertake, or are undertaking, research that supports the themes and outcomes of our Vision Mātauranga policy.

Vision Mātauranga policy

The funding available

Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year is available to fund successful proposals in the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 2024 investment round. This funding is available through 2 schemes: Connect Scheme and Placement Scheme.

The Connect Scheme seeks to build new connections between Māori organisations and the science and innovation system.

The Placement Scheme seeks to enhance the development of an individual(s) through placement in a partner organisation.