Friday, June 10, 2005

[New Zealand] International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Application Close Date: 15 July 2005
Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for students from designated countries undertaking doctoral degrees by research in New Zealand universities. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.

A World Class Opportunity
New Zealand universities provide the opportunity to study under internationally recognised academics and researchers in a wide range of disciplines. A qualification from a New Zealand university ranks with the best internationally. New Zealand degrees have a reputation globally for being practical, modern and desirable. In some niche areas, such as biotechnology, forensic science and marine engineering, New Zealand degrees are acknowledged as world-leading. Students educated in the New Zealand education environment are earning a reputation as a new breed of innovative thinkers and are enjoying success the world over.

Educational Partnership
The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships reflect the New Zealand Government's commitment to deepening New Zealand's educational partnerships with participating countries and regions. The New Zealand education system provides students with the knowledge and skills to achieve results equal to the world's best. The scholarship programme is about sharing this excellence with the rest of the world, and bringing the best from elsewhere to share their knowledge with New Zealand.

Over the next two years the scholarship programme will be expanded progressively. From 2007, up to 100 doctoral and 100 undergraduate students will be studying under the programme.

Up to 40 scholarships will be awarded for students undertaking doctoral study in the coming academic year.

NZIDR Scholarship entitlements
The average value of the scholarships is approximately NZ$40,000 per year. Scholarships are awarded for three years of full time study for a doctoral degree. The scholarship funding covers:
  • international tuition fees,
  • a monthly living allowance (NZ$1500 per month),
  • a travel allowance (up to NZ$2,000), a health insurance allowance (up to NZ$600),
    and a book and thesis allowance (NZ$800).

Recipients who are travelling to New Zealand in order to take up the scholarship are also entitled to receive an establishment allowance (NZ$500). Please note that funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

NZIDR Scholarship Terms & Conditions are available here (PDF, 120KB)

NZIDRS Guidelines for Applicants are available here (PDF, 90KB)

NZIDRS Application form is available here (PDF, 178KB)

Citizens and permanent residents of the countries listed hereare eligible to apply. (PDF, 100KB)

Education New Zealand Brochure (PDF, 334KB)

Should you have any questions regarding the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Administrator at scholarships@educationnz.org.nz.

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