2010 Contestable Funding
The BuildIT programme has now completed with all funding spent out. No further applications for funding in any of the fund areas will be considered. We are very grateful to the Tertiary Education Commission for having funded this initiative and have been delighted at the positive impact it has had on New Zealand ICT research.
BuildIT's task is to grow and strengthen the ICT research community in New Zealand. This initiative focuses on the development of young and emerging researchers to ensure a solid basis for the future of ICT research. Running from 2008 through to the middle of 2010 it comprises a range of contestable funding opportunities aimed at developing PBRF recognised strengths in ICT. BuildIT recognises that the short research history of Computer Science, in the context of the phenomenal growth in the discipline, has had a negative impact on the research capability of the discipline. To address this and guarantee the research strength of the discipline for decades to come it is focusing on gaps in support for areas such as postdocs, PhD scholarships, and travel funding for new and emerging researchers.
PhD scholarships
Scholarships are available for excellent students looking to undertake a PhD. These scholarships are for three years and provide $21,000 per annum to the recipient. We welcome international applicants for these scholarships as well as local candidates. Applications by the prospective PhD candidate are due at the end of April in 2010.
Application Form
Referee Form
Criteria
Postdoc awards
A number of two-year postdoc positions are available to attract top early career researchers to work in active ICT research groups. Awards are made to either an individual or a research group. The $63,000 per annum award needs to be applied for by 1 March 2010.
CriteriaTravel fund for researcher career development
Academics who have completed their PhD within the past ten years, or are within five years of the start of their research career, can apply for up to $4,000 (excl GST) for international conference attendance, or $1,333 (excl GST) for Australasian conferences. Applications are due at the start of every even month (i.e., the 1st of February, April and June in 2010).
Travel fund for PhD students
PhD students may apply for conference travel support for an accepted conference paper. Up to $3,555 (excl GST) will be allocated to an accepted application and this can be applied for quarterly, which in 2010 will be the end of February, May.
Research consortia development fund
National travel costs to bring together a proposed research consortia to explore funding opportunities is available on a quarterly basis. BuildIT will also consider any other events or approaches that support consortia development requiring funding. Approx $1,200 available for any one application. Requests against this fund will be assessed quarterly at the end of February and May in 2010.
Research publicity prizes
A $1,000 prize will be awarded annually to a researcher, or research group, for the top ICT research publicity in each of the categories of: pure research; industry-based research; and education. Nominations for top articles are due on the 15 June 2010.
Contacts
Robert Amor
Associate Professor
Phone: +64 9 373-7599 ext 83068
Fax: +64-9-373 7453
BuildIT
Department of Computer Science
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland