Eligibility
Eligibility
Wānanga are eligible to receive funding from the Wānanga Research Capability Fund.
Wānanga are eligible to receive funding from the Wānanga Research Capability Fund.
Funding is subject to a comprehensive research/rangahau plan being submitted by each wānanga as part of the Tertiary Education Commission’s investment plan process.
Purpose Wānanga Research Capability Fund (WRCF) To receive additional funding from 2020, the wānanga were required to provide a comprehensive research/rangahau plan. Guidelines A research/rangahau plan should: Additional information that might also be included:Guidelines for Developing a Comprehensive Research/Rangahau Plan
These guidelines were designed to support wānanga to scope and document research/rangahau plans.
The Wānanga Research Capability Fund supports research capability building within wānanga, particularly in the area of wānanga specialisation in mātauranga Māori/Māori knowledge. By growing the research capability of their staff, wānanga are better placed to access the Performance Based Research Fund.
A comprehensive research/rangahau plan should clearly set out the process through which the wananga plans to increase research capability.