Regional Hub Project Funding
Ako Aotearoa has funding available for up to $10,000 per project through our Regional Hubs. Proposals may be for either research or activity projects and should align with our vision to create and support the best possible educational outcomes for learners in the tertiary sector.
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Who can apply?
Individuals or groups from any part of the New Zealand tertiary education sector. Cross-organisational collaborations are encouraged.
Focus of Projects
The focus will be on projects which provide examples of good practice, identify the critical success factors and develop practical action-oriented suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of tertiary teaching and learning practices, or may be action-oriented activities to provide staff development, share experiences or explore existing practice.
Please contact your Regional Hub if you wish to discuss any ideas before developing your proposal.
Outputs from completed projects
This page lists the outputs from all completed projects
Impact Evaluation Framework
In order to gain a better understanding of the sustained impact of projects funded by Ako Aotearoa, an Impact Evaluation Framework is now being implemented across all of our funding streams.
Find out more about how the evaluation process works.
Approved projects
Click on the links to see all projects approved by:
- the Ako Aotearoa Central Regional Hub Project Fund
- the Ako Aotearoa Northern Regional Hub Project Fund
- the Ako Aotearoa Southern Regional Hub Project Fund
Tips when applying for Regional Hub Project funding
1. Read the Application Criteria before you put pen to paper.
2. Read the Guidelines for Applicants providing detail on the sections of the template.
3. Complete ALL sections of the Application Template.
4. Cost out the project and attach our Budget Calculator to the application.
5. A clear idea of what you want to achieve will improve the application.
6. How will your project enhance teaching and learning?
7. How will you evaluate the impact of your project on learners?
8. Avoid wordy applications.
We recommend that you contact your regional hub coordinator before you put pen to paper.
Criteria and application forms
- Regional Hub Project Funding – Poster (3.09 MB PDF)
- Policy for management of projects (69 KB PDF)
- Application Criteria (57 KB PDF)
- Application Template (316 KB DOC)
- Project Proposal Assessment Form (61 KB DOC)
- Guidelines for Applicants (108 KB PDF)
- Guidelines for Successful Applicants (65 KB PDF)
- Budget Calculator (55 KB XLS)
- Project Milestone Report template (286 KB DOC)
- Final Project Report template (286 KB DOC
- Getting the most from project outputs (124 KB PDF)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions – click here
