Who are Otago Science Into Action?
Otago Science Into Action provides support for community-based groups to shape their research ideas into projects, and turn their projects into reality.
The Otago Science Into Action team offers:
Mentoring and project management advice
Connections to scientists
Technical expertise
Project and seed funding
Otago Science Into Action is a collaborative partnership involving:
Tūhura Otago Museum (lead and host institution)
We have come together to design and deliver the Otago Participatory Science Platform.
Communities, schools and interest groups across the Otago region can discuss their ideas with the Otago Science Into Action team at any time. Otago Science Into Action offers support and advice on how to get started, hosts and facilitates workshops to kickstart connections and sow new project ideas, and provides funding to help turn these ideas into projects that are tested on the ground.
The Otago Science Into Action team will also be making regular funding round calls, at least once per year.