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SPEaR is the Social Policy Evaluation and Research Committee

Our vision is effective social policy built on sound research and evaluation. The purpose of this site is to provide a portal for the New Zealand social policy research and evaluation sector, highlighting the latest news, upcoming events, funding opportunities and jobs within the sector.

Funding

Check out our latest items.

Department of Labour Graduate Research Grants
Closes 07 February 2010
Erin White Scholarship in Social Sciences
Closes 15 February 2010
Official Statistics Research
Closes 15 February 2010
Check out further funding on the 'Funding' page.

Events

Find out about events coming up soon in the sector.

NZSSN Short Courses - Research Methods and Technology
08 February 2010 - 12 February 2010
First Community Economic Development Conference
09 February 2010 - 11 February 2010
Research Synthesis For Policy And Practice Seminars
15 February 2010 - 25 February 2010
Check out events further ahead on the 'Events' page.