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Massey University Doctoral Conference Grants

Scholarship details

Massey University Doctoral Conference Grants
Study levels Ph D
Value Up to $2,000 for international conferences and up to $1,000 for national conferences.
Close date Saturday, 31 October 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Massey University Doctoral Conference Grants offer financial support for doctoral students to present their research at conferences in their discipline. The grant should be used at your discretion to assist with conference registration costs, travel, accommodation, or any other presentation costs incurred. Applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year until funds are exhausted. Selection will occur at the start of each month for applications received in the previous month. Your presentation should be accepted prior to submission of the grant application. Please ensure you allow sufficient time for the grant to be considered by the selection panel. Any travel must be approved in accordance with university requirements. Such approval is the responsibility of the student and supervisor. The value of the award will be determined by the selection panel, up to $1,000 for national conferences and up to $2,000 for international conferences.

Entry requirements

Include the following with your application:

  • evidence that your conference presentation has been formally accepted
  • a full academic CV, listing any previous publications and conference presentations
  • a supporting letter from your supervisor
  • a written statement outlining the conference paper and how it is a new and original contribution. If the conference paper is an extension of previously presented work, this should be stated clearly, and a case made.
  • a budget outlining an estimate of all expected costs for attending the conference. This should include registration fees, travel, accommodation etc.