The goal of our renowned NPM Māori Summer Internship Programme is to inspire students to enter higher degree research programmes and continue into research careers. This is an annual 10-week full-time programme, where we select and match at least 10 Māori tertiary students with leading Māori researchers in locations across the country. Participation in virtual workshops allow interns to connect and share experiences, learn from each other and from the senior Māori researchers who present on topics such as Indigenous research methods and ethics, Indigenous theories of knowledge, and career opportunities. Each intern produces an oral and written report, and the best receives a sought-after award.