Research support at Massey

Massey University is committed to investing in the next generation of researchers by creating an environment where the world’s best researchers can flourish. Massey University aims to enable, develop and support world class researchers who are creative, forward-thinking, and autonomous problem solvers engaging in national and international communities of research practice.

Research and Enterprise

The Research and Enterprise office is the hub of the Massey University system in supporting researchers. Research support is provided by professional staff within R&E and academic staff within in each of the five colleges (i.e. Creative Arts, Health, Business School, Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences).

Research and Enterprise (R&E) is comprised of three key groups with teams who bring specialist knowledge to all services provided. Those groups are:

Research Operations
Graduate Research School
Commercialisation and Enterprise

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Research Operations

Research Operations (led by Dr Viv Smith) offers a holistic approach to supporting researchers from early career to distinguished professor and is made up of three teams:

Research Innovation and Impact

provide research funding support (reviewing and submitting applications)
assist with career and impact development

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Legal Services and Research Finance

transfer contracts
review legal terms and conditions
contract creation and amendment
receive research income

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Research Systems and Reporting

manage research support systems including RIMS, Elements and Expertise
provide support and advice around PBRF
administer internal funds and awards

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Graduate Research School (GRS)

The primary function of the Graduate Research School (GRS) (led by Prof Tracy Riley) is the administration, enrolment, and support of doctoral candidates at Massey University. The Graduate Research School also provides supervisor learning and development through the Doctoral Supervisor Accreditation Programme.

Graduate Research School

doctoral admissions
candidature management, advice, and guidance
examinations
scholarships

Graduate Learning and Development

provide learning and development opportunities for doctoral students and supervisors
guidance on Massey candidature processes

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Research Ethics

human ethics
animal ethics

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Commercialisation and Enterprise

The team within Commercialisation and Enterprise (led by Dr Gavin Clark) support Massey Universities creative researchers and students from any discipline. They encourage greater research impact through social enterprise, investment and economic development.

There are three main services areas:

Massey Ventures Limited

A rapid route to pilot project funding for research with near-term commercial potential.

Student Enterprise @ Massey

Seed funding and development for students.

Commercialisation and Business Development

Industry engagement in support of commercialisable grants and research activity.

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Resources

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Last updated on Thursday 24 June 2021

Rangahau: Research at Massey (Third Edition)

Celebrates Maori researchers across Massey University and those working in partnership with Maori researchers and communities.

Research funding opportunities

For more information or assistance please contact one of our Researcher Development Advisors

Additional Support

Information Technology Services

The ITS Research Technology Group has a focus on assisting researchers to utilise the right technologies for their research projects, along with providing assistance with technical challenges. Please complete the following form to request services from this group.

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