Post Docour score
The Postdoctoral Fellowship provides funds for an emerging scientist from a developing country to undertake a research project in New Zealand in an area aligned with livestock greenhouse gas emissions. The award aims to build the applicant’s capabilities so that they can help increase the level of scientific skill across their home organisation and country
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible* for the Postdoctoral Fellowship, you must:
- Have gained a PhD in the last 5 years.
- Be a high achieving researcher (supported by academic transcripts, letters of recommendation and publishing record).
- Be employed in an area of research aligned with livestock greenhouse gas mitigation in your home country.
- Have the support of your employer to apply for the Fellowship.
- Have a mentor in a New Zealand research organisation (host).
- Be resident in a developing country as defined by the OECD list of Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) recipients. The list is available via this link.
- Satisfy New Zealand Government requirements for international entry into New Zealand.
- Be able to speak and understand English to a level sufficient to function in a research role.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
Funding is available for:
- Up to NZD$50,000 per year (pro rata) for a maximum of two years to cover living expenses while in New Zealand (pro rata to be calculated on time spent in New Zealand).
- Up to NZD$5,000 will be provided for return economy class airfares and travel/medical insurance.
- Up to NZD$5,000 will be provided to assist with research costs associated with the project.
DURATION: 2 years
DEADLINE: 30 June, 2018
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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