Here's how to apply for Stage One – the Concept proposal.
To see what the Concept proposal template looks like, or to help you complete your application before hitting submit, you can view a sample Word document here:
Concept template - Scholarships
Concept template - Collaborator-led research
Important: Please do not send this sample document back to us via email; it will not be accepted.
Concepts are due 12 noon 5 August 2025. Late applications won't be accepted.
Your go-to videos
Watch these videos to guide you through how to complete the Concept forms:
If you've registered your interest already, we will email you a link to our web portal to submit your application.
Get in contact with the Research Investment team if you haven't received your Concept link researchinvestment@branz.org.nz