How to Join - Academic Fellows

Academic Fellows connects New Zealand's research community to accelerate collaboration between academia and industry. We help you find the right expertise, build partnerships, and turn research into real-world impact.

1. Tuakiri Access

For Academic & Research Professionals

If you're affiliated with a New Zealand university, Crown Research Institute, or research organization, Tuakiri Access is your pathway to Academic Fellows.

Who can use Tuakiri:

Academic staff and faculty
PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Research fellows and scientists
Alumni and researchers with institutional credentials

About Tuakiri

Tuakiri is New Zealand's secure single sign-on service for the education and research sector. Simply log in with your institution's credentials—no new passwords needed. This ensures Academic Fellows remains a verified, trusted space for genuine academic collaboration.

How to Login with Tuakiri:

Click "Login with Tuakiri" on our homepage
Select your institution from the list
Enter your institutional credentials
You're in! Your profile is automatically created

First-time users: You'll be asked to consent to sharing basic information (name, email, institution) with Academic Fellows.

If your institution isn't listed, contact us at support@academicfellows.com to discuss access options.

Partner Access (Non-Academic)

For Industry, Organizations & Commercial Partners

Partner Access is designed for companies, startups, and organizations looking to connect with New Zealand's research community.

Who should use Partner Access:

Companies seeking research collaborators
Industry professionals looking to hire researchers
Organizations posting projects or partnership opportunities
Businesses without academic institutional affiliations

What Partner Accounts Offer

Partner accounts allow you to:

Access Specialized Expertise Search New Zealand's largest R&D community for the exact skills your project needs
Accelerate Your R&D Post challenges and receive proposals from top minds
Build Strategic Partnerships Skip the gatekeepers and find the right expertise based on 100+ data points
Gain Market Insight Track breakthrough research and emerging trends in your industry

Getting Partner Access

It's straightforward - just create an account with your details, and we'll take care of the rest. Our team reviews each request to ensure the quality we provide to all members, and we aim to get back to you within 24 hours (business days).

Once approved, you'll receive login credentials and can start connecting right away.

Create an Account

For questions, contact us at support@academicfellows.com

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