In 2022, the TLRI introduced a set of Pacific criteria for Pacific-focused research in the Open Pathway for funding.

TLRI Pacific research projects are those that are underpinned by Pacific values, utilise Pacific research methodologies, engage reciprocally with Pacific tamariki/rangatahi and communities, and privilege Pacific worldviews, languages, cultures, pedagogies, and knowledge systems. Ideally, Pacific-focused projects are led by Pacific researchers. Pacific projects in the TLRI need to show evidence of purposeful and mutually beneficial collaboration with Pacific researchers and communities.

At the bottom of this page you can find the latest Pacific Research funded through the TLRI.

Other TLRI research may also be of relevance or interest to Pacific communities, researchers and educators of Pacific learners. Explore our archive of All projects funded by TLRI, or use the search at the top of the page.

Ngā paearu huarahi Tuwhera anga ki te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa │Pacific-focused Open pathway criteria

Educational research that focuses on success for Pacific learners as Pacific is a priority for the TLRI. Applicants to the Open Pathway for funding have the option to be assessed by Pacific-focused criteria as well as the Open Pathway research principles.

Te hua rautaki me te hua ritenga │Strategic and practice value

These criteria assess the extent to which the research:

• addresses an area of strategic importance to Pacific education in Aotearoa New Zealand. For example, as described in relevant national policy documents.
• provides a clear rationale for the project that builds on relevant research.
• has the potential to inform teacher practice, have a positive impact on learning, and lead to improvements in outcomes for Pacific learners and their communities.
• poses a research question(s) that will grow Pacific education knowledge systems and is (are) appropriate for the proposed scope and design of the project.

Te hua rangahau │Research value

These criteria assess the extent to which the research has:

• a research design, data collection methods and approach to analysis that are underpinned by Pacific research principles and values and that will address the research question(s) and enable substantive and robust findings.
• a reciprocal partnership in place that has a clear rationale and is consistent with the intent of the TLRI and Pacific values.
• a project team that is led by a principal investigator(s) with relevant experience in leading similar research projects and includes members with appropriate research and practice experience.
• a plan for providing opportunities to build Pacific researcher, research capacity and capability within the team.

Latest Pacific Research