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2024 GHGIR funding round is open

The 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research (GHGIR) fund opened for applications on 30 August 2024.

All applications must articulate how the proposed research will improve the accuracy of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates from agriculture, forestry, or other land use. They may be original projects or one of the priorities set out in the 2024 priorities paper.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research fund 2024 key priorities paper [PDF, 368 KB]

How to apply

To request a copy of the GHGIR fund application form and accompanying guidance document, email ghgirfund@mpi.govt.nz

We must get your completed application form no later than 6pm on 30 October 2024.

 

GHGIR 2024 funding round timeline

The funding round is in 4 stages.

30 August 2024: MPI sends out call for applications, providing key priorities for applications and suggested projects.

September and October 2024: Funding round is open. Applications are developed and submitted to MPI no later than 6pm on 30 October 2024.

November 2024 to January 2025: MPI organises an assessment of the applications by subject-matter experts. GHGIR Panel scores the applications.

Mid-February 2025: Applicants are notified of the results of their applications and contracts are progressed with successful applicants.

What to include in your GHGIR application

Applications should:

  • clearly describe the scientific methodology of the proposed work
  • clearly describe how the work will result in improvements to the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use
  • identify the project's deliverables and key risks
  • describe how the project will be successfully delivered
  • consider Māori perspectives, aspirations, and opportunities
  • include a realistic budget and timeframe
  • include a well-considered project plan.

To assess your application, we need robust information and as much evidence as possible.

If you believe there is a reasonable possibility that your research will recommend changes to the inventory, you should include (and allow funding for) an external independent review of the research in your project plan.

How we assess funding applications

Applications are assessed against 6 criteria to determine how well they qualify and whether they will receive funding.

  1. Alignment to the Fund and research priorities.
  2. Value for money.
  3. Ability to deliver outcomes.
  4. Impact.
  5. Practicality.
  6. Science excellence.

We encourage collaboration between multiple research organisations.

Applications are assessed by relevant subject matter experts and funding recommendations are made by the GHGIR Panel. Final decisions are made by MPI.

Applicants will be notified whether they were successful after the panel meeting. Successful applicants will then finalise their project milestones and sign GHGIR funding contracts. Projects can only begin once the contract has been signed.

Standard GHGIR contract [PDF, 575 KB]

Who to contact

If you have questions about the GHGIR Fund, email ghgirfund@mpi.govt.nz

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