Scholarship

University of Waikato Doctoral Catalyst Scholarship

University of Waikato Original Source
Award

NZD 30,000 - NZD 30,000

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Due in 59 days
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This new scholarship offers financial support to outstanding doctoral researchers who are currently enrolled in the mid to late stages of a higher research degree at the University of Waikato. Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional research success, commensurate with their degree stage, throughout research outputs, research leadership and collaboration, and contributions to the wider research community. The scholarship provides up to $30,000 per year for up to 30 months, plus domestic tuition fees and Student Services Fee. This scholarship is available for all subject areas including Arts, Social Sciences, Business & Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, and Environment. The scholarship supports doctoral students who are demonstrating exceptional research excellence as they progress toward completion of their doctorate.

Duration Up to 31 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Citizenship
New Zealand, Australia
Residency
New Zealand
Project in
New Zealand
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Selection based on exceptional research success demonstrated through research outputs, research leadership and collaboration, and contributions to the wider research community

Additional benefits

  • tuition fees
  • student services fee

Restrictions

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