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Budget 2011 Home Page Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations and Supporting Information 2010/11

Vote Research, Science and Technology

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Science and Innovation (M84)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Science and Innovation

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION: Minister of Science and Innovation

Details of Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Research, Science and Technology
2010/11
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

Advice on Shaping the Science System MCOA (M84)

21,691 6,130 27,821
Contract Management
Negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts with the Crown's funding and investment agents and with other specific science and technology service providers.
1,089 (487) 602
Policy Advice
Policy advice on research, science and technology. This includes investment strategies, the performance and integration of the innovation system, scientific technical advice and ministerial services.
20,602 (12,806) 7,796
Science and Innovation Contract Management
This output class is limited to contract management, planning, monitoring and evaluating science and innovation outputs and impacts.
- 8,781 8,781
Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector
This output class is limited to policy advice, ministerial services and leadership of the science and innovation sector.
- 10,642 10,642

Cross Agency Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research to assist policy development for the achievement of Government priorities.
727 (425) 302

Total Departmental Output Expenses

22,418 5,705 28,123

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Biological Industries Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to support productivity growth and sustainability of New Zealand's primary industries, and the development of premium food and industrial biological products and technologies responsive to global consumer preferences.
172,227 (4,265) 167,962

Energy and Minerals Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to improve mineral extraction, improve energy security and to obtain efficient and affordable energy use.
26,446 (95) 26,351

Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M84)

This appropriation is limited to engaging New Zealanders with science and technology through approaches determined by the Minister.
10,039 317 10,356

Environmental Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to underpin the management, protection and enhancement of natural ecosystems, land and freshwater resources, climate and atmosphere within New Zealand, including Antarctica.
74,253 (286) 73,967

Fellowships for Excellence (M84)

This appropriation is limited to encouraging the career development of the country's talented early and mid-career researchers.
10,732 (1,585) 9,147

Global Technology Partnership (M84)

This appropriation is limited to services that provide New Zealand firms with access to information about international RS&T markets and expertise.
400 (167) 233

Hazards and Infrastructure Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to support hazard management and improve the durability of NZ urban and rural settlements.
23,553 2,754 26,307

Health and Society Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to improve the health and social well-being of New Zealanders.
87,363 (415) 86,948

High Value Manufacturing and Services Research (M84)

This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to develop new technologies, novel materials, and new products, processes and services for the manufacturing and technology sectors.
138,407 2,604 141,011

Marsden Fund (M84)

This appropriation is limited to excellent investigator-initiated research.
46,755 - 46,755

National Measurement Standards (M84)

This appropriation is limited to providing specified standards to satisfy the needs for traceable physical measurement in New Zealand.
5,764 - 5,764

Research and Development Facilitation and Promotion Service (M84)

This appropriation is limited to the promotion of commercialisation of research and development, and facilitation of linkages between firms and research organisations.
5,000 (2,083) 2,917

Research Contract Management (M84)

This appropriation is limited to selection of research, science and technology-related organisations and individuals for either the provision of research, science and technology outputs, or the award of grants; and negotiate, manage and monitor appropriate contracts with those organisations or individuals.
21,807 (6,461) 15,346

Vision Matauranga Capability Fund (M84)

This appropriation is limited to the development of skilled people and organisations undertaking research that supports the four themes of Vision Matauranga; indigenous innovation, environmental sustainability, health and social well being, and exploring indigenous knowledge.
5,467 88 5,555

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

628,213 (9,594) 618,619

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Advanced Network Capability Building (M84)

This appropriation is limited to a grant for the development of capability within the Advanced Network user group (including Tertiary Education Institutes and Crown Research Institutes) to make effective use of the Advanced Network.
200 165 365

Australian Synchrotron (M84)

This appropriation is limited to a grant being New Zealand Government's contribution to the operation of a synchrotron located in Victoria, Australia.
785 - 785

Carter Observatory Grant (M84)

This appropriation is limited to a grant in terms of section 19 of the Carter Observatory Act 1938.
2 (2) -

Convention Du Metre (M84)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of New Zealand's annual subscription to the Convention du Metre.
135 (32) 103

CRI Capability Fund (M84)

This appropriation is limited to a grant to each Crown Research Institute (CRI) for maintaining and developing the capabilities of CRIs to fulfil their purpose.
60,612 - 60,612

Genomics Research Infrastructure (M84)

This appropriation is limited to a grant to contribute towards the purchase and operation of infrastructure that will support genomics research.
4,200 12,000 16,200

International Relationships (M84)

This appropriation is limited to grants for international research relationships.
12,652 1,326 13,978

National eScience Infrastructure (M84)

This appropriation is limited to a grant to contribute to the operation of the National eScience Infrastructure, including high-performance computational infrastructure and associated eScience services, that will support New Zealand research.
- 5,901 5,901

Royal Society of New Zealand (M84)

This appropriation is limited to an annual grant to the Royal Society of New Zealand to contribute towards the Society's aims and functions under the Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 to promote and advance science and technology.
500 - 500

Science Collections and Infrastructure (M84)

This appropriation is limited to grants to contribute to the maintenance and retention of databases, collections and significant infrastructure dedicated to research purposes.
22,379 47 22,426

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

101,465 19,405 120,870

Departmental Capital Expenditure

Ministry of Science and Innovation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M84)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Science and Innovation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
345 3,723 4,068

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

345 3,723 4,068

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand (M84)

Equity investment in Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd, to support the company's operations in establishing and operating the Advanced Network.
16,000 - 16,000

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

16,000 - 16,000

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

768,441 19,239 787,680
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