BRAP objectives

• develop international opportunities and utilise overseas advances in RS&T for economic, social and environmental progress
• positively influence regional and international RS&T linked activities that advance New Zealand's national interest
• increase the level of funding, scientific skills and technological capabilities that New Zealand is able to source from other countries
• promote international recognition of New Zealand as a centre for innovation.

The primary purpose of the ISAT Linkages Fund is to support the development and enhancement of research relationships with other countries with an emphasis on supporting new activities and/or linkages.   The programme facilitates bilateral projects through the provision of funding for New Zealand researchers to travel overseas or for overseas researchers to travel to New Zealand to work on joint research projects. Funding generally supports travel and related costs. 

The Fund is only available to researchers resident in New Zealand.  The Fund is directed to supporting existing researchers or technologists and applications to fund post-graduate students will not be considered since the full costs of their research project should have been anticipated prior to undertaking the degree course. The Fund is contestable and therefore funding is not guaranteed.