Research – External Researcher Requests
A note to potential researchers: extended shutdown period
The New Zealand Police Research Panel will be taking an extended shut down period over Christmas/New Year. In addition, due to the recent FSP restructuring, our capacity to progress applications will be reduced. This will mean longer than usual timeframes for approval.
If you are anticipating requiring research panel approval for any research, we encourage you to engage with us as soon as possible so we can provide you with advice and guidance as early on in the process.
If there is urgency in your application, we ask you make contact at your earliest convenience. As always, the panel remains committed to supporting External Researchers (including employees undertaking study) to undertake research for, with and on areas related to Policing through access to New Zealand Police data, resources or people.
Shut down dates: Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Monday 13th January 2025
- Proposals received before Wednesday 11th December 2024 will receive an update on or before Friday 13th December 2022.
- Proposals received during our closed period will not be progressed or allocated to the Panel for assessment until Tuesday 14th January 2025. An update will be provided to you 10 working days after 14th January 2025.
External researchers can apply to the New Zealand Police Research Panel for access to New Zealand Police data or resources. Data and resources include staff time and research that involves staff as participants. External researchers include police staff who may be studying towards a higher degree or collaborating with an external agency on a research project.
It is important external researchers are familiar with the Police policy for External Researchers’ Access to Resources, Data or Privileged Information (PDF 192KB) prior to submitting a proposal. You can find a copy of this Policy below. Applicants will also need to supply CVs for all external researchers involved in the proposed project.
It is recommended that research proposals submitted to the New Zealand Police Research Panel are structured using the template below. This will ensure that the New Zealand Police Research Panel receives all relevant information needed to consider and progress applications as quickly as possible. Please fill out all fields to the best of your ability.
Once an application is received, complete with supporting documentation, an initial review of the application is carried out by New Zealand Police subject matter experts and Evidence Based Policing Research staff. Then once it is established that the application meets the minimum requirements it is reviewed by the New Zealand Police Research Panel.
Please note that full ethical approval from an accredited institutional ethics committee is currently a mandatory requirement in our process. If you do not have access to a committee, please contact us for advice.
Research Application Timeframes
The New Zealand Police Research Panel meet regularly to progress research proposals submitted for consideration.
We advise due to resourcing capacity, processing times for research proposals may vary, usually between 2 to 3 months. If you are planning on undertaking research that requires access to specific Data held by New Zealand Police, please be aware that due to workload in the Data team, there may be a delay in processing your request. To help expedite your request, please be as specific as possible regarding the data you are seeking so we can give you a timely response. Please note failure to do so may result in a delay or a decline in application depending on the resourcing requirements involved.
Please email completed applications to research@police.govt.nz.