Five projects led by Massey researchers, some involving co-leadership with partner entities, have been awarded more than $31 million from the 2023 Endeavour Fund.
Strong result in MBIE Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has awarded three Massey University research projects nearly $750,000 from the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.
The 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.
Of the 16 grants, Massey University is leading three research projects, and partnering on another.
Massey University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas says “the result is a fantastic reflection on Massey’s focus on Mātauranga Māori and our efforts to be a Tiriti-led institution.