Four new agencies to replace CRIs in major science overhaul

Four new agencies to replace CRIs in major science overhaul
Scientists may reap more financial rewards from their research if commercialised. (Image: Malaghan Institute)
Greg Hurrell
The Government will create four new research organisations and a new funding agency in a major shakeup of New Zealand’s scientific research sector.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also signalled a greater focus on commercialisation and more of those fruits being shared with the scientists.The reforms announced on Jan 23 are based on recommendations from the Science System Advisory Group (SSAG) chaired by Sir Peter Gluckman.Its report was completed in August 2024, but its release was delayed until now. A second report from the University A...

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