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New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Scholarship details
| Study levels | PhD |
|---|---|
| Value | New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 per year (tax free) Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually |
| Length | The scholarship supports 36 months (3 years) of study only. |
About the scholarship
The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarship (NZIDRS) is a Government funded scholarship, administered by Education New Zealand. The scholarship aims to attract and retain the best international researchers to New Zealand. The scholarship provides full tuition fees and a living stipend for up to 3 years. Value of the Scholarship: The NZIDRS covers the following for a TOTAL of three years (36 months): • New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies • An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 per year (tax free) • Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually
How To Apply
Applications for the 2017 round are now closed. Results of this round will be out by 20 November 2017. All applicants will be notified by email.
Entry requirements
*You must hold a minimum grade equivalent to a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale OR an A to A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification *You must have a confirmed, non-conditional offer of place for a (direct-start) PhD programme at a New Zealand university *If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 01 July 2016 *You must conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance) *You must not hold citizenship or PR status in New Zealand or Australia