Applications open for $1m research fund

Source: Superu

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Applications are now open for the Superu Children and Families Research Fund.

The Fund provides researchers with an opportunity to explore and shape social policy that supports children and their families, whānau and communities.

Clare Ward, Superu’s Chief Executive, says that the Fund is dedicated to exploring policy-relevant issues using data from the Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) longitudinal study.

"Funding totaling $750,000 a year is available, with $1,050,000 available in the first funding round, which is now open," says Ms Ward.

"We recognise that researchers need to connect with GUiNZ data to help tackle key challenges that New Zealand children and their families face today, so we’re helping to make sure that this happens."

The aim of the Fund is to deliver research that will make a difference based on new analysis of the GUiNZ data, says Ms Ward.

The Fund is open to applications from government agencies, academics, public or independent research organisations, and non-government organisations. Research should identify issues that align with government priorities and demonstrate policy fit and relevance.

Applications for the first funding round close on 28 February 2017.

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Superu is the Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit, formerly known as the Families Commission.

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