Research Awards
The Hine Kahukura Awards 2023 are now closed. Results will be shared on 18th October.
The next round of awards opens July 2024.
The next round of awards opens July 2024.
The purpose of research awards is to assist with the costs associated with undertaking a research project. Applications are invited from a woman, or group of women, who are conducting research which benefits women and girls in New Zealand.
The following Research Awards are available in 2023:
Society for Research on Women - Margaret Shields Research Award
This award is a one-off grant to help with research and/or living expenses.
Value of the award: $5000.
Value of the award: $5000.
Eligibility Criteria
The project lead (the person completing the application form) must be a woman who:
The project lead (the person completing the application form) must be a woman who:
- Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa and currently lives in New Zealand
- Has not previously received a New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura Award
Selection Criteria
When considering the application, the selection panel considers:
When considering the application, the selection panel considers:
- Quality of the proposed research project (including methodology)
- Project schedule and evidence of progress
- Budget indicating how funds will be spent
- Researcher's capability to conduct the research project
- Benefit to women and/or girls in New Zealand
Ria McBride Award
This award is a one-off grant to help with expenses relating to thesis research.
Value of the award: $5000.
Value of the award: $5000.
Specific Eligibility Criteria
The project lead (the person completing the application form) must be a woman who:
The project lead (the person completing the application form) must be a woman who:
- Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa and currently lives in New Zealand
- Has not previously received a New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura Award
Selection Criteria
When considering the application, the selection panel considers:
When considering the application, the selection panel considers:
- Quality of the proposed research project (including methodology)
- Project schedule and evidence of progress
- Budget indicating how funds will be spent
- Researcher's capability to conduct the research project
- Benefit to women and/or girls in New Zealand
- Preference will be given to applicants who are involved in Masters or PhD research.
Wahine Ora Award
This award is co-funded by Nga Pae o te Maramatanga, and it aims to support research that benefits Maori women, girls, and/or whanau in New Zealand.
Value of the award: $10,000
Value of the award: $10,000
Specific Eligibility Criteria:
The project lead (the person completing the application form) must be a woman who:
The project lead (the person completing the application form) must be a woman who:
- Is Wahine Maori or the research group is led by Wahine Maori
- Is engaged in research that benefits Maori women, girls, and/or whanau in New Zealand
- Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa and currently lives in New Zealand
- Has not previously received a New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura Award
Selection Criteria
When considering the application, the selection panel considers:
When considering the application, the selection panel considers:
- Quality of the proposed research project (including methodology)
- Project schedule and evidence of progress
- Budget indicating how funds will be spent
- Researcher's capability to conduct the research project
- Benefit to Maori women, girls or whanau in New Zealand
