In early 2024, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor offered me a fellowship with her office to explore mission-led science across the current New Zealand science system.
The report looks at how mission-led science communication and engagement can be better enabled to improve science impact in all its different guises. In compiling the report and the case studies illustrating elements of mission-led science communication and engagement, I interviewed staff across the National Science Challenges, Centres of Research Excellence, Endeavour Projects, and other mission-led, science focused organisations and programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Alongside the report is a resource for researchers in search of funding, which will help encourage mission-led science communication and engagement for impact across the life of a multi-institution, multi-disciplinary project or programme.