We received 422 applications for research funding in the 2023 round of the Endeavour Fund. 68 were approved for funding.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Capability Fund seeks to support research organisations to identify and break down barriers to attracting, retaining and growing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Investment Management System (IMS) portal is a secure online system that lets applicants view, edit and submit funding applications.

The assessment of proposals for Endeavour 2024 funding round is performed by a considered selection of independent national and international Assessors from our virtual College of Assessors.

We use a range of funding and support programmes to invest the majority of our science and innovation funds. Each programme is supported with comprehensive documentation covering application and assessment details.

The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.

AgResearch receives $38.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods. This page provides the public statement from our contract with AgResearch.

Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Programmes provides an active partnership between government and research organisations to deliver government science priorities.

The NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association (LASRA) receives $0.9 million per year for 1 science platform – Export quality hides. On this page is the public statement from our contract with LASRA.

Cawthron receives $5 million per year for 2 science platforms – Seafood safety and Shellfish aquaculture. On this page is the public statement from our contract with Cawthron.