FUNDING CALL

Toka Tū Ake EQC University Research Programme (URP 2024-26)

About the Scheme

Since the 1990s, Toka Tū Ake EQC has provided funding to tertiary institutions across New Zealand. This funding has helped to support research capability in natural disaster risk reduction. From 2020, Toka Tū Ake EQC funding introduced a three-year University Research Programme for tertiary institutions focused on:

• Research that is targeted to Toka Tū Ake EQC’s goals and priorities 
• Contribution to better outcomes for New Zealanders 
• Developing research capability that is aligned with programme delivery 
• End user and/or stakeholder collaboration and partnerships 
• A greater partnership approach with Toka Tū Ake EQC.

Key Things to Note

Grant Value:

• Projects can be up to a maximum duration of 36 months   
• The award is up to NZD150,000/annum

Eligibility:

• The research programme is to be hosted by and led from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
• The majority of research must be undertaken in New Zealand by New Zealand-based researchers.
• The benefits of the research are for New Zealand and accrued outside of the University/legal entity representing the University.
• Assessors are not eligible to submit a proposal as the primary investigator.

Application procedure and forms:

The application is a two-stage process:

• Stage 1: Expression of Interest
• Stage 2: Full Proposal (by invitation only, based on assessment of Stage 1)

All applicants must be registered on SmartyGrants to access the Expression of Interest and Full Proposal forms. If you need help using SmartyGrants, please visit the “Help Guide for Applicants” page here. Registration and Login instructions are also provided on that page.

PLEASE DO NOT submit your application directly in the portal.

EOI Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 2 November 2022.

Full Proposal Deadline: Wednesday 22 March 2023.

For help developing your application please contact your local support (FIRST) team. If you have any funder specific queries or require funder portal help please contact the UniServices Funds Advisor Team.

Submission Process

To access the SmartyGrants registration portal:
Returning applicants: Log in using your existing log in details
New applicants: Follow the SmartyGrants registration instructions

1. Notify your FIRST team and cc submissions@auckland.ac.nz of your intent to register for this grant.

2. Save your application as a PDF (do not submit in the portal directly) and email your completed proposal for a Quality Assurance check to submissions@auckland.ac.nz by 5pm Wednesday 2 November 2022. 

3. Create a record in the Research Funding Module (RFM) and submit for sign off by 5pm Wednesday 2 November 2022. (Contact your local FIRST team for assistance)

Please note: Applications are required to be received on or before the above-mentioned deadline to allow sufficient time for our Quality Assurance process and any associated rework/revision of the application by the Principal Investigator. Only Faculty approved applications can be submitted, please wait to submit in the portal until you have email confirmation from the Funds Advisor Team.