The New Zealand Archaeological Association would like to announce the Dave Robson Memorial Fund NZAA Putea Tautoko, which has beenestablished to facilitate iwi Māori attendance and participation at the NZAA Annual Conference or conference-related events.
Who can apply: Rōpū or individuals who are travelling to the NZAA Conference to either deliver a paper, provide awhi to a presenter about a project they have been involved in, or attend a conference-related event.
What the pūtea covers: Accommodation and travel expenses. The fund will also provide one complimentary full conference registration (for individual application) or three complimentary full conference registrations for rōpū/ope applicants.
Who makes the funding decisions: Panel of three NZAA members comprising two representatives from the Kaupapa Māori Advisory Group and the NZAA President.
How much support: A maximum sum of $1,000 for an individual and $2,500 for a rōpū/ope.
When does the fund open and close: The fund is now open, and will close on the last day of early bird conference registrations (31 May 2024).
When is a decision on application made: Within one week of the fund closing date.
When are funds available to the successful applicant/s: From the date of funding decision being notified to the applicant(s). Funds distributed must be matched to receipts supplied to the NZAA Treasurer, and paid into a bank account.
Please contact the NZAA Secretary at secretary@nzarchaeology.org with funding applications. No form is required, but please provide personal contact details, a short description outlining why you would like to attend the conference, and a budget for expected travel or accommodation expenses.
More information on the upcoming NZAA conference can be found on our 2024 NZAA Conference webpage.
