Association of Centres of Research Excellence

Centres of research excellence allow scientists from different organisations to collaborate on research.

Independent Research Association of New Zealand

An association of independent research organisations.

Natural Hazards Research Platform (NHRP)

A multi-party research platform focusing on increasing resilience in natural disasters.

New Zealand Association of Scientists

An independent association of scientists.

Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF)

This fund aims to encourage research by funding tertiary education institutions on the basis of their research performance.

Royal Society of New Zealand

The Royal Society is a science and technology organisation set up in 1867.

Science New Zealand – representing Crown Research Institutes

Science New Zealand represents New Zealand’s seven Crown research institutes.

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