Exciting trans-Tasman partnership

The University of Newcastle and University of Waikato have partnered to create new avenues for collaboration to increase research capabilities and engage with teaching, learning, health and professional knowledge exchange.

Members of the Waikato delegation are welcomed to the Wollotuka Institute.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky of Newcastle and Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley of Waikato sign a Memorandum of Understanding at The University of Waikato.
Members of the Waikato delegation are welcomed to the Wollotuka Institute.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky of Newcastle and Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley of Waikato sign a Memorandum of Understanding at The University of Waikato.

Research commonalities

The two tertiary providers have several research commonalities, particularly across the Indigenous engagement, social sciences and engineering disciplines.

Indigenous collaboration
Social
sciences
Engineering disciplines

Apply now for 2025 seed funding

We have jointly established a seed fund to strengthen collaborative research and professional ties between the two institutions that provides up to $15,000 AUD per project. Please complete the application form and submit by 10 March.

Seed funding Eligibility

Seed funding

The University of Newcastle and the University of Waikato invite all staff members to apply for our partnership seed fund. Applications close 10 March 2025 (midnight AEST) and following a panel review in March/April, successful applicants are notified on 5 May 2025. Project duration is June - December 2025 and reports are due on 28 February 2026.

  1. One page overview
  2. Guidelines for applicants
  3. Previously funded projects
  4. Application form
  5. Budget sheet
  6. Project report form
Delegates from The University of Newcastle visit The University of Waikato.
Image: Delegates from The University of Newcastle visit The University of Waikato.

Eligibility

Scientists in a lab

The seed fund is open to applications from all research, teaching and professional areas.

Proposals require lead investigators from both The University of Waikato and The University of Newcastle. Lead investigators must be staff on continuing appointments or fixed-term staff whose contract extends beyond the term of the funding.

Funding can be used to support the involvement/travel of PhD students and we particularly encourage proposals led by or including early career and/or indigenous staff.

Connecting Staff

Find a research counterpart at the University of Waikato HERE

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