Law at the End of the World

Research Skills Series: Getting and managing grants - Episode 13 (with Elizabeth Macpherson)

Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark Season 2 Episode 13

In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we kick off our new ‘Research Skills Series’. In this first installment, Liz shares her extensive experience of obtaining and administering research funding in a practical, skills-focused discussion. She covers her grant history (successes and failures), key lessons about writing successful applications, common misconceptions, and the realities of managing and delivering grant-funded projects. Liz emphasises the importance of building relationships, writing for interdisciplinary audiences, and the significant administrative work involved in running grants. Cristy and Liz also discuss major environmental law developments including New Zealand's controversial marine and coastal legislation, Australia's upcoming EPBC amendments, climate litigation from Bonaire, and new research challenging the effectiveness of carbon offsets.

Marine law change angers Māori activist: 'We don't have any rights'

New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf

Environmental Law Initiative v EPA

Government almost halves methane reduction target, farmers celebrate

Major changes to climate-related disclosures announced

Our Marine Environment 2025

Big shakeup for NZ's research funding

A/80/117: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 

Webinar - Capacity Building on developing Amicus Curiae for the African Court's Advisory Opinion...

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