The Ako Aotearoa Research and Innovation Agenda (AARIA) offers co-funding for innovative, ako-centered projects that align with our priorities.

 

We are pleased to announce this year’s selection of AARIA funded projects from the 2024 request for proposals.

 

2024 projects funded | 6
Total funding awarded by Ako Aotearoa | $259,320
Project duration | 5 months – 12 months

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How to Apply

See key dates for applications, and information on our Targeted Priorities for the 2025 AARIA funding round.

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About the AARIA Fund

Our goals for the Ako Aotearoa Research and Innovation Agenda (AARIA).

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AARIA Frequently Asked Questions

On this page are some of the Frequently asked questions regarding AARIA co-funding proposals. 

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AARIA 2024

Co-funded research projects from the 2024 AARIA request for proposals. 

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AARIA 2023

Co-funded research projects from the 2023 AARIA request for proposals. 

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AARIA 2022

AARIA funded research projects from the 2022 round.

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SYNTHESIS REPORT Maori learner success in tertiary education Highlights from Ako Aotearoa supported research projects

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Māori learner success in tertiary education | Highlights from Ako Aotearoa supported research projects

This report presents highlights and key findings from Ako Aotearoa funded projects that focused on supporting and developing Māori learner success.

REPORT creating sustainable change to improve outcomes for tertiary learners

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Creating Sustainable Change to Improve Outcomes for Tertiary Learners

This report details a framework for developing research projects in tertiary education that support improved outcomes for learners. 

(PDF, 1.7 MB, 28-pages).

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Synthesis report

Contributing to better tertiary teaching and learning outcomes - the summary

A summary of two reports on the impact of Ako Aotearoa’s co-funded projects.