The Royal Society of New Zealand awarded Prof. Ulf-Dietrich Reips with a three year Catalyst Leaders Julius von Haast Fellowship “Digital interventions for brain health and wellbeing” (2026-2028), in collaboration with the local team around Prof. Valery Feigin at Auckland University of Technology. 🍾

The Catalyst International Leader Fellowship supports incoming targeted international fellowships for exceptional individuals. The successful Leader is recognised for excellence in their area or areas of expertise, has the ability to support an increase in New Zealand’s capability in their area of expertise, and is internationally recognised.

The International Leader Fellowships are intended to support international fellows who can have a catalytic impact on New Zealand science capabilities and promote the importance of international cooperation in science. The Royal Society of New Zealand collaborates with the Humboldt Foundation of Germany on these international research awards.