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Marsden Fund

Funds the established in and named after physicist Ernest Marsden, is New Zealand's pre-eminent vehicle for investigator-led basic research.

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The Marsden Fund, established in 1994 and named after physicist Ernest Marsden, is New Zealand's pre-eminent vehicle for investigator-led basic research. It awards more than NZ$80M annually across approximately 100–130 projects, with a ~10% success rate from over 1,000 applications per year. Grants run for three years, with two main categories — Standard Grants (open to established and emerging re

AgritechAIBiotechEnergy TechAdvanced MaterialsMedtech

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.royalsociety.org.nz