On behalf of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT),
DevNet is administering the
MFAT Postgraduate Development Research Awards 2021
Research on Development Issues
The goal of the MFAT Postgraduate Development Research Awards is to support research by students studying in New Zealand institutions on development issues of relevance to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and to foster the capacity of future New Zealand development professionals.
Award Costs
The awards are provided to qualifying students who undertake research of 4+ weeks as part of their post-graduate study. The awards fund eligible research costs up to $6000 for Master’s and up to $8000 for PhD.
Research Priority Areas
The funding prioritises research in the Pacific but is open to other eligible research locations that line up with the Programme priorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Check out the Aid and Development section of the Ministry’s website for more information.
Key Contact
Any questions regarding requirements for applications should be directed to the Awards Administrator at info@devnet.org.nz
Application and Due Date
Applications are due by 21 December 2020 to info@devnet.org.nz
Further details on the awards can be found in the regulations and application form below:
- Award Regulations 2020 [PDF, 195 KB]
- Application Form 2020 [DOCX, 448 KB]
Templates
The following templates are provided to help you complete your application:
- Research Proposal Template [DOCX, 87 KB]
- Health and Safety Plan Template [DOCX, 99 KB]
The following templates are provided to assist awardees in completing their reporting requirements:
- Policy Brief Template [DOCX, 198 KB]