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Matariki Engagement Grant 2026 – call opening on 2nd March!

Overview

Following on from the success of the Matariki Leadership programme, running since
2021, The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) is launching a new call for the Matariki Network Engagement Grant, to support grants of up to £5,000 for the collaboration and engagement of Professional Leaders within the Matariki Network.


Applications will open on March 2nd and close on May 22nd at 23:59 BST. If you would like assistance in identifying potential project partners, please either speak to your institution’s local Matariki Coordinator, or complete the following form (by no later than 23rd March): Matariki Engagement Grant – Partner request form.


An online information session will be held on the 3rd March (6pm UK time) – pre-register for your place here.


Timeline of the Call
Call opens: 2nd March 2026
Application deadline: 22nd May 2026 (23.59 BST)
Internal selection panels: Early June 2026
Matariki Network Judging Panel of finalists: Mid-June 2026
Communication of results: End of June 2026
Earliest start date of projects: August 2026

You can find out more about the grant, and how to apply here.