Research Infrastructure
Research infrastructure is a high-cost facility or piece of equipment needed to support the New Zealand's research and science capability. MoRST has been investigating how investment in research infrastructure is supported by the Government.
This work has been informed by two recent investment cases; the Synchrotron and the Advanced Network (now known as KAREN).
Research Infrastructure Advisory Group
In June 2005 the Minister announced the establishment of the Research Infrastructure Advisory Group (RIAG). It was established to provide advice on cases put to the Government for high-cost facilities or equipment needed to support the country’s research and science capability.
RIAG's role is to provide MoRST with expert advice on the scientific merit of particular proposals.
Terms of Reference for RIAG (2 pages)
The members of RIAG are:
- Professor Jim Metson (Chair)
- Professor Diana Hill
- David Webber
- Assoc Prof Andrew Wilson
2007 Report
In August 2007 RIAG prepared the report 'Scan of New Zealand’s Large Scale Research Infrastructure Needs 2007-2012'.
Read or download the 'Scan of New Zealand’s Large Scale Research Infrastructure Needs 2007-2012 report
Proposal development resources
Guidelines and templates are provided to assist in the development of proposals:
Proposals are welcomed. Please email your proposals and completed templates to riag@morst.govt.nz.
Research Infrastructure policy statement
This document sets out the overall framework for proposals for investment in research infrastructure. This is for infrastructure not supported through full-cost funding. The framework sets out the principles that need to be considered as well as the role of RIAG in this process.
For a copy of the policy statement email talk2us@morst.govt.nz or download here:
RIAG Brochure, Policy Principles and Decision Map