Funding opportunities
1. FUNDING ROUND NOW OPEN: CLIMATE MODELLING AND OBSERVATIONS
Climate Modelling
The delivery of projections of New Zealand’s future climate is core to the Deep South Challenge. We make these projections through a series of linked models: the NZ Earth System Model (NZESM), the NZ Regional Climate Model, and hydrological modelling. To understand climate extremes and how they may change, we use large ensembles of climate models (for example, through the Weather@Home framework).
The Deep South Challenge has allocated $4,140,000 (ex GST) over a three-year period (July 1, 2019 – June, 30 2022) to continue delivering our core climate modelling needs. We are specifically seeking proposals to collectively address the following research topics:
- Production of climate projections for New Zealand using the NZESM
- Research to continue the development of the NZESM
- Projections of the impact of climate change on New Zealand’s hydrological cycle
- Large ensemble modelling to understand changes in climate extremes
Observations for Model Development
In Phase 1, the Deep South Challenge enabled the collection of significant observational datasets, to support both a greater understanding of climate processes and the integration of these understandings into the NZESM. We will now support further research which takes advantage of these datasets, and others collected by international research programmes (for example, satellite datasets). Research funded out of this RfP will increase our understanding of climate processes and support the development of the NZESM.
The Deep South Challenge has allocated $600,000 (ex GST) to fund two to three projects, for a one-year period, from July 1, 2019. We expect these projects will build on Phase 1 research, in the following areas:
- Sea ice
- Clouds and aerosols
- Ocean processes
Application Pack
Download the full RfP document below, as well as the four proposal documents in the application pack. Please complete all documents and return by email to Lucy Jacob, no later than Friday, March 15, 2019.
2. APPLY FOR ENGAGEMENT FUNDING
The Engagement Programme has funding available for engagement activities that will enable New Zealanders to make informed decisions about climate adaptation. There's a simple form to complete, but in the first instance please contact the following team members to discuss your idea:
- For public activities please email Alex Keeble, Senior Communications Advisor
- For private or public sector activities please email Waverley Jones, Partnerships Director
Latest news and updates
Funding round now open for climate modelling and observations
Kia hiwa rā! We're now seeking funding proposals for climate modelling and observations to support model development. This RfP builds on our Research Strategy, for projects that will begin in our second phase of research, from July 1, 2019:
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