Te Kāuru—Ferrier Research Institute (Ferrier) is a world-class team of experts in chemistry and biology. We address challenges that are global or specific to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Opportunities associated with these challenges are tackled through the development of clever and creative people, products, and processes. Ferrier is comprised of more than 50 professional scientists, over 20 graduate students (PhDs, MScs), together with support staff.
PhD scholarship now available
Two fully funded scholarships are available for outstanding candidates pursuing a PhD in Chemistry, with the goal of advancing research that will make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer and heart failure
Solving problems
View a collection of the topics the Ferrier team has worked on and will continue to explore. Check out how chemistry can help solve each of these challenges.
Find out moreOur expertise
Learn more about the expertise and capabilities that underpin our world-leading research.
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Our impact area
We want to improve the health and wellbeing of our world through research and intellectual property that impacts economic, environmental, health, and societal goals.
Find out moreMaster of Drug Discovery and Development
Extend your knowledge of chemistry and learn how to identify and create new antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and other drugs to support human and animal health.
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Strategic plan (2023-2028)
Discover the 5-year strategic plan crafted by the Ferrier leadership team.
Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Development Platform
The RNA Development Platform aims to ensure New Zealand has world-class research capability to strengthen the use and commercialisation of RNA technology.
Our facilities
View the analytical instruments and synthesis facilities that support the research and services offered by the Ferrier Research Institute.