A University of Waikato Environmental Research Institute (ERI) Doctoral Scholarship applies systems-level approach to environmental research to develop insights and expertise related to improving and sustaining the quality of New Zealanders’ natural and physical environment. This Scholarship is designed to encourage environmental research into ERI’s major research themes: terrestrial ecosystems, freshwater ecosystems, coastal marine ecosystems, and Antarctic ecosystems.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and international students.
Doctoral Scholarships are open to students enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctor of Musical Arts, and in Part 2 only of a Doctor of Education or a Doctor of Juridical Science.
Scholarship applications will only be considered once the applicant has received an Offer of Place to study for a doctoral qualification at the University of Waikato (see Regulation 3.1).
A candidate will normally be seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification.
A candidate already enrolled in a doctoral degree at the University of Waikato can apply. However, the Selection Panel will favour applications from new doctoral candidates. Should an enrolled candidate be successful, the Scholarship tenure may be reduced.
Applicants should normally be intending to study full-time at the University of Waikato
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
The current total value of a Scholarship shall be a living allowance of up to $22,000 per annum, payable in monthly instalments, and an amount equal to the annual domestic tuition fees1 payable during the term of the Scholarship.
A thesis preparation allowance of up to $400 is also available, provided the thesis is submitted within four years of full-time doctoral enrolment.
DURATION: 3 years
DEADLINE: 31 January, May and 30 September, 2024
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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