The Centre for Housing Research, Aotearoa New Zealand – Kainga Tipu (CHRANZ) is calling for applications from postgraduate students in tertiary education institutions, for grants to undertake housing research as part of their postgraduate degrees. CHRANZ is currently offering four research grants of $3000 each to support postgraduate students to develop their research skills and interests in housing. The grants will be awarded to encourage research that is consistent with the Centre’s current research programme.

CHRANZ has a wide research remit and encourages lateral thinking by potential applicants. Past grants awarded by CHRANZ have included The Price Impacts of the Leaky Building Syndrome , Housing Issues for the Tongan Community in Otara and Vulnerable Migrant Groups: A Housing Perspective.

Applications for funding close on 31 March 2010. If you require any further information please contact Terrence Aschoff.

Current grants awarded can be viewed under Work in Progress.

Completed research can be viewed under Publications.