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Process for the selection of Transformational Research, Science and Technology areas

Published in November 2007. Full text below:

The six areas of Transformational Research, Science and Technology (RS&T) were developed by MoRST through a process of working alongside scientists, sector leaders and other departments.  Participants in the process were invited to contribute ‘concepts’ for transformational RS&T. A total of 82 concepts were received and assessed at a two-day workshop in Nelson in early August 2006. 

A total of 37 people were involved in the workshop; 22 from the science sector and the remainder from government, science sector or business. 

Participants used the following two criteria to develop and prioritise the concepts, creating a long list of 15 concepts.

Criteria	Assessed by
1.  The importance of the outcome for New Zealand	Is the outcome crucial to achieving government goals of economic transformation, families young and old, or national identity?  Does it represent a step-change in our competitive advantage in global markets or our ability to meet unique New Zealand needs? Is it large in terms of magnitude of impact? Is there a high degree of urgency?
2.  The contribution of additional RS&T	Will outcomes not be achieved (or progress significantly slowed) without additional RS&T investment or effort? Will additional RS&T make major progress towards overcoming constraints or accelerating progress?  Will the RS&T build on existing knowledge advantage, research excellence and strong existing domestic and international collaborations?  Is there the ability to build the capability required, drawing on the existing RS&T base and overseas knowledge? Will relevant users (sectors, industry or communities) be able to capture and utilise the RS&T?

Following the workshop the set of 15 was then narrowed down to a set of 6 in consultation with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry for the Environment and Ministry of Economic Development.

Subject to change that arises from this consultation, the selected areas will shape government’s investment decisions 

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