Funding opportunities for MAI members

MAI members can apply for a range of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) funding once they are enrolled for a PhD. Please note that you must meet certain criteria before you can make an application.

Funding Criteria

Academic merit
Current progress, projected completion date
Financial need
Contribution of the research to the body of knowledge that is concerned with Māori or Indigenous development

Doctoral Scholarships

NPM offers several doctoral scholarships, each to the value of $20,000 per year, to PhD-enrolled MAI members. The scholarship may be awarded in full to a single applicant, or it may be divided between applicants.

For further information about eligibility and criteria for applicants in the Wellington region, please contact any of the following people:

Jane Rangiwahia, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, Auckland University: j.rangiwahia@auckland.ac.nz
Dennis Ngawahare, Te Kawa a Māui, Victoria University: maikiponeke@vuw.ac.nz
Pauline Harris, School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Victoria University: Pauline.Harris@vuw.ac.nz
Ocean Mercier, Te Kawa a Māui, Victoria University: Ocean.Mercier@vuw.ac.nz

Summer Research Internships

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga offers several internships each year. Research interns are paid up to $5000 to conduct a short research project over the summer trimester under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.

Doctoral Bridging Grants

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga provides a number of Doctoral Bridging Grants to support Māori scholars from New Zealand tertiary institutions during the following stages of transition:

doctoral candidates who have submitted a thesis for examination; and
scholars who have successfully completed the requirements for a doctoral degree.

The purpose of the grant programme is to provide some financial assistance to candidates who are not in receipt of any other significant income during these stages of career transition, so that they can complete the preparation of research publications, engage in knowledge transfer relating to their research and make significant progress in further career preparation.

Knowledge Transfer and Research Training Fund

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga provides funding for various research-related activities as follows:

Symposia and Research Collaborations:This includes funding of workshops, symposia and other small meetings that will assist in developing the research synergies and projects that fit with the approaches and research themes of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga.
Conference Support: This includes limited funding for conference travel and expenses are available for researchers and Māori postgraduate students who have an abstract accepted to attend a conference. It also includes funding to assist in the organisation of a research conference. The conference will focus on a topic that fits with the approaches and research themes of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga.
Knowledge Transfer to Māori Communities: This includes funding events that will facilitate knowledge transfer of completed research to Māori communities, groups, iwi and other organisations.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Three Post-doctoral Fellowships are available for recent doctoral graduates who are Māori, to carry out advanced research over a two-year period at one of the Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga member-entities.

Research Fund

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga offers funding for various research projects which meet standards of research excellence and address Māori research needs in the following areas:

Sustainable and healthy communities
Social and educational transformation
New frontiers of knowledge

Doctoral Writing Retreat

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga runs an annual doctoral writing retreat, usually in January of each year. during the retreat, students are given practical advice about thesis-writing, access to advice from successful Māori PhD graduates, and writing facilities. Students are also provided with accommodation and travel assistance.

National Doctoral Conferences

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga runs an annual conference for doctoral students where research can be presented in a supportive, professional environment. This year the Doctoral conference is being hosted by Te Wananga o Awanuiarangi you can register online at

For more information

For more information on the above opportunities, please make your first point of contact with Jane Rangiwahia|Programme Coordinator - Directors and Grants and Awards.
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
Tel: 09 3737599 ext. 88406 or email: j.rangiwahia@auckland.ac.nz

Mailing Address Auckland
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
AUCKLAND

Mailing Address Wellington
Mai ki Poneke
50 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, PO Box 600, Wellington, 6140
(04) 463 5314, Fax: (04) 463 5243, maikiponeke@vuw.ac.nz

About us Who are we? What we do Our stories Joining MAI Other MAI groups Funding opportunities News & events Contact us Home Info about PhDs Doing a PhD Quick facts Why do a PhD? Getting started - faqs Useful links Sponsored by:	Funding opportunities for MAI members MAI members can apply for a range of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) funding once they are enrolled for a PhD. Please note that you must meet certain criteria before you can make an application. Funding Criteria Academic merit Current progress, projected completion date Financial need Contribution of the research to the body of knowledge that is concerned with Māori or Indigenous development Doctoral Scholarships NPM offers several doctoral scholarships, each to the value of $20,000 per year, to PhD-enrolled MAI members. The scholarship may be awarded in full to a single applicant, or it may be divided between applicants. For further information about eligibility and criteria for applicants in the Wellington region, please contact any of the following people: Jane Rangiwahia, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, Auckland University: j.rangiwahia@auckland.ac.nz Dennis Ngawahare, Te Kawa a Māui, Victoria University: maikiponeke@vuw.ac.nz Pauline Harris, School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Victoria University: Pauline.Harris@vuw.ac.nz Ocean Mercier, Te Kawa a Māui, Victoria University: Ocean.Mercier@vuw.ac.nz Summer Research Internships Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga offers several internships each year. Research interns are paid up to $5000 to conduct a short research project over the summer trimester under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. Doctoral Bridging Grants Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga provides a number of Doctoral Bridging Grants to support Māori scholars from New Zealand tertiary institutions during the following stages of transition: doctoral candidates who have submitted a thesis for examination; and scholars who have successfully completed the requirements for a doctoral degree. The purpose of the grant programme is to provide some financial assistance to candidates who are not in receipt of any other significant income during these stages of career transition, so that they can complete the preparation of research publications, engage in knowledge transfer relating to their research and make significant progress in further career preparation. Knowledge Transfer and Research Training Fund Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga provides funding for various research-related activities as follows: Symposia and Research Collaborations:This includes funding of workshops, symposia and other small meetings that will assist in developing the research synergies and projects that fit with the approaches and research themes of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga. Conference Support: This includes limited funding for conference travel and expenses are available for researchers and Māori postgraduate students who have an abstract accepted to attend a conference. It also includes funding to assist in the organisation of a research conference. The conference will focus on a topic that fits with the approaches and research themes of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga. Knowledge Transfer to Māori Communities: This includes funding events that will facilitate knowledge transfer of completed research to Māori communities, groups, iwi and other organisations. Postdoctoral Fellowships Three Post-doctoral Fellowships are available for recent doctoral graduates who are Māori, to carry out advanced research over a two-year period at one of the Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga member-entities. Research Fund Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga offers funding for various research projects which meet standards of research excellence and address Māori research needs in the following areas: Sustainable and healthy communities Social and educational transformation New frontiers of knowledge Doctoral Writing Retreat Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga runs an annual doctoral writing retreat, usually in January of each year. during the retreat, students are given practical advice about thesis-writing, access to advice from successful Māori PhD graduates, and writing facilities. Students are also provided with accommodation and travel assistance. National Doctoral Conferences Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga runs an annual conference for doctoral students where research can be presented in a supportive, professional environment. This year the Doctoral conference is being hosted by Te Wananga o Awanuiarangi you can register online at For more information For more information on the above opportunities, please make your first point of contact with Jane Rangiwahia\|Programme Coordinator - Directors and Grants and Awards. Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Tel: 09 3737599 ext. 88406 or email: j.rangiwahia@auckland.ac.nz Mailing Address Auckland Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 AUCKLAND Mailing Address Wellington Mai ki Poneke 50 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, PO Box 600, Wellington, 6140 (04) 463 5314, Fax: (04) 463 5243, maikiponeke@vuw.ac.nz	The goals of the MAI programme These include increasing Māori and indigenous doctoral participation and completion rates, and expanding Māori and indigenous capacity, leadership and research capability. Find out more...
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