Marsden Fund refocus

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From: K Jack

Kia ora Judith Collins,

On December 4th, the Minister announced a refocus of the Marsden Fund in the 2025 round towards core science, with the humanities and social sciences panels disbanded and no longer supported.

Please provide:
- Any communication to or from the Minister's office regarding this decision, alongside any that mention changes or possible changes to the Marsden 2025 round more generally;
- All advice, briefings, opinions, and related documents received by the Minister in relation to this decision, alongside any that mention changes or possible changes to the Marsden 2025 round more generally.

Ngā mihi,
K Jack

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-----Original Message-----
From: K Jack <[FOI #29593 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 8:50 AM
To: Judith Collins (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Marsden Fund refocus

Kia ora Judith Collins,

On December 4th, the Minister announced a refocus of the Marsden Fund in the 2025 round towards core science, with the humanities and social sciences panels disbanded and no longer supported.

Please provide:
- Any communication to or from the Minister's office regarding this decision, alongside any that mention changes or possible changes to the Marsden 2025 round more generally;
- All advice, briefings, opinions, and related documents received by the Minister in relation to this decision, alongside any that mention changes or possible changes to the Marsden 2025 round more generally.

Ngā mihi,
K Jack

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