The Ako Aotearoa Research and Innovation Agenda (AARIA) offers co-funding for innovative, ako-centered projects that align with our priorities.
The 2025 Contestable Funding Round is now open.
Value: $25,000 – $80,000 over the term of the contract
Duration: 5 months – 12 months
Total funding pool: $400,000
How to Apply
See key dates for applications, and information on our Targeted Priorities for the 2025 AARIA funding round.
AARIA Frequently Asked Questions
On this page are some of the Frequently asked questions regarding AARIA co-funding proposals.
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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.
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Creating Sustainable Change to Improve Outcomes for Tertiary Learners
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(PDF, 1.7 MB, 28-pages).
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Contributing to better tertiary teaching and learning outcomes - the summary
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