Kia ora koutou postgrads Attached is info and the application for some funding to attend the annual ASAANZ conference (or thesis preparation for PhD). Molly Get Outlook for Android<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data=05%7C02%7Csocialanthpostgrads%40lists.otago.ac.nz%7Ced908fddb20546b6897f08dea6ee9234%7C0225efc578fe4928b1579ef24809e9ba%7C0%7C0%7C639131740910488587%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nIX%2B1Y9Z6zfUOqzzrL8j1WvVYi3xWfpVjEp9grWgH28%3D&reserved=0> ________________________________ From: ASAANZmembers <asaanzmembers-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz> on behalf of Courtney Addison <courtney.addison@vuw.ac.nz> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:28:06 PM To: asaanzmembers@lists.vuw.ac.nz <asaanzmembers@lists.vuw.ac.nz> Subject: Re: [Asaanzmembers] Kākano Fund Round 1 2026 now open Kia ora koutou katoa, As there has been a low uptake for the first Kākano Fund round of 2026 we have decided to extend the application window. Supervisors and programme heads, please do pass this on to your students, who are often not on the ASAANZ list. The new deadline is 22 May 2026. The eligibility period remains the same (BA Honours or Masters students submitting between 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, PhD students who expect to use their funds on either thesis preparation or conference attendance during this same period). Please see the attached for further details and email any applications to courtney.addison@vuw.ac.nz. Ngā mihi nui, Courtney -------------- Dr Courtney Addison (she/her) Senior Lecturer, Science in Society | Pūkenga Matua, Pūtaiao ki te Pāpori Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka Editor, Science, Technology, & Human Values, with Tim Neale, Kari Lancaster, Matthew Kearnes From: Courtney Addison <courtney.addison@vuw.ac.nz> Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 9:06 AM To: ASAANZmembers <asaanzmembers-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz> Subject: Kākano Fund Round 1 2026 now open Kia ora koutou, The first 2026 round of the Kākano Fund is now open for applications. Postgraduate students whose degree involves writing a thesis or dissertation are eligible and encouraged to apply. The fund provides financial support for conference attendance and/or assistance with thesis preparation. Please see the attached for further eligibility details and the application form. Applications should be sent to me (courtney.addison@vuw.ac.nz) by Friday 17 April 2026. Please share this notice with your peers and supervisees! Ngā mihi mahana, Courtney -------------- Dr Courtney Addison (she/her) Senior Lecturer, Science in Society | Pūkenga Matua, Pūtaiao ki te Pāpori Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka Editor, Science, Technology, & Human Values, with Tim Neale, Kari Lancaster, Matthew Kearnes