These fellowships are named after John Kalman, who was a professor of Mathematics at the University of Auckland from 1964 to 1993, and a leading promoter of Mathematics in New Zealand. The Fellowships are generously supported by a grant from the Margaret and John Kalman Charitable Trust.
Five prestigious fellowships are awarded each year to develop leaders in Mathematics and Statistics teaching, by supporting them to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Auckland’s Department of Mathematics.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from any Primary, Intermediate, or Secondary school teacher of Mathematics or
Statistics in the Auckland region.
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Value of the Award
The financial component is $6000 per Fellow, which will be used in the following way:
- Up to $4000 paid towards course fees for 1-2 courses from the schedule below (any leftover funds may be put towards additional study in the following year, according to the schedule of courses that will be on offer)
- $1000 honorarium will be paid directly to the Fellow for each course in which the Fellow enrols, up to a maximum of $2000 in total Schedule of courses offered for the 2027 Kalman Teacher Fellowship In 2027, the following courses (subject to availability) are approved for the fellowship programme:
Semester Course title Taught by Semester 1 (March – June)
STATS 708: Topics in Statistics Education
Covers a wide range of New Zealand and international research in statistics and data science education at the school and tertiary level. The focus is on how probability, statistics, data science and statistical literacy can be effectively taught and learned. Consideration of issues involved in learning statistics, data science and probability are examined through research literature discussions, practical applications for the classroom including computer activities, and lectures.
Associate Professor Stephanie
Budgett
s.budgett@auckland.ac.nz
Semester 2 (July – Nov)
MATHS 702: Mathematical Processes in the Curriculum
Historically, mathematics curricula have emphasised the what of mathematics (content), at the expense of considering the how. This course uses hands-on experiences and research literature to explore how to teach, learn, and do mathematics through processes such as communication, modelling, problem solving, and proving.
Dr Ofer Marmur
ofer.marmur@auckland.ac.nz
Any course (undergraduate or postgraduate) offered by the Mathematics Department can be taken as part of
the fellowship
Duties and Responsibilities of Fellows
Fellows will complete 1-2 courses from the schedule above and meet with other fellows as they investigate issues relevant to their teaching practice. They will be supported to share insights from their studies with other teachers by presenting at a professional development event, such as those run by the Auckland Mathematical Association, Primary Mathematics Association, and Communities of Learning or other locally organised events.
Application Assessment Process
Applications for 2027 Fellowships must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, 30 October 2026. Applications should be made by a single electronic submission to Dr Ofer Marmur: ofer.marmur@auckland.ac.nz The following items should be included:
– Completed application form
– Completed support for the application from the HOD/Principal/Board of Trustees
– Names and contact details of two potential referees
Decisions will be announced by the end of November 2026.
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