Marsden 2026 Kick-off

Join us for the Marsden Kick-off Session, designed to provide you with the essential information and insights to help you get started on your EOI and boost your chances of success.

The session includes:

• Presentations – The Research Funding Team will give an overview of the Marsden Fund and its schemes. Dr Cherie Lacey (Research Impact Manager, Te Puna Tiketike | Research and Innovation Office, and former Marsden panellist) will share advice on articulating the potential impact of your research.
• Panel Q&A – Hear directly from past Marsden panellists and awardees (Fast-Start and Standard). They’ll discuss how EOIs are developed and assessed, and answer your questions with practical tips from their experience.
  This session is open to UoA research staff intending to apply for the 2026 Marsden round. Research Support Staff (FIRST) are also welcome to attend.

Stay on afterwards for light refreshments, and take the opportunity to continue the conversation with colleagues and speakers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Faculty of Arts and Education, Building 201, Room 440, Auckland City Campus, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand