Recipients can
undertake PhD study in any discipline at any of New Zealand eight Universities:
AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.
AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.
Requirements for eligibility
In order to receive the scholarship,
you must meet ALL five of the following eligibility criterion.
1. be a citizen of any
country except New Zealand, Australia and Fiji
2. hold a minimum
equivalent 3.6/4.0 GPA OR A / A+ average in your most recent or highest post
graduate tertiary qualification
3. conduct your PhD
study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
4. meet the
requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand
University. This includes; having completed the required academic qualifications
for direct entry and meeting the requirements for English language proficiency
5. If you have
commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 15
January 2014
Selection criteria
The scholarships are awarded based
on academic excellence and the impact of the proposed research for New
Zealand. Research projects should have a tangible, positive effect on:
- New Zealand’s economy, in terms of international trade and business development in key sectors
- Or, New Zealand’s population in terms of health and safety
- Or, Research and scholarship in the above two areas
Before you start
- Review the NZIDRS Eligibility checklist and the Required Document Checklist
- Read the NZIDRS Terms and Conditions
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The NZIDRS provides full tuition
fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months for international students to
undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university. The NZIDRS are funded by the
New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand.
The NZIDRS cover:
- University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years
- An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 or NZ$2083.33 per month for 36 months
- Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually for 3 years
How to Apply;
1. Download and complete the NZIDRS 2014 application
form.
2. Submit your form and required documents to Education New
Zealand before 15 July 2014. The Application form contains detailed
instructions as to how to submit your application and documents.
All forms are provided for download
below in Word Doc and Writable PFD format.
Documents for download
- NZIDRS application form: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS referee letter and report: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS provisional supervision form: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS terms and conditions: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS eligibility checklist: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS required documents checklist: download the word version here and the pdf version here
Application
Deadline: Please do not apply for the
NZIDRS if you do not meet all eligibility criteria or you cannot provide
all required documents by 15 July 2014.
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