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New Zealand - Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship (NZ-GRADS)
Scholarship details
| Study levels | PhD |
|---|---|
| Value | Various |
| Domestic/international | International Only |
About the scholarship
New Zealand, in support of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), is delighted to launch a Special Round of the New Zealand – Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship (NZ-GRADS). For this Special Round, candidates will apply to one of the four pre-defined PhD projects available.
How To Apply
The NZGRADs applications are now closed. More information about future rounds will be published soon.<br />
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To complete this application, you will need to upload the following documents:
Evidence of citizenship for every country for which you hold citizenship
Meet the requirements to enroll for a PhD programme at the selected University
Academic transcripts, grading scale and certificates of completion
Curriculum Vitae
One page Motivation letter highlighting why you would be the best candidate for the project you selected.
You will also need to provide the names and emails of two academic referees for your references.
Entry requirements
The NZGRADs applications are now closed. More information about future rounds will be published soon.<br />
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NZ-GRADS is a doctoral scholarship (PhD) offered to science students from developing countries to complete their PhD at a New Zealand university.
Previous criteria are non-negotiable:
Your PhD study must be conducted in New Zealand (not from a distance)
You cannot hold citizenship or permanent residency status in New Zealand or Australia
You must be from a developing country.
You can only apply to one of the available projects.
This scholarship offers:
New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies up to a total of NZ $10,000 NZD per year
An annual living stipend of NZ $40,696 NZD per year (tax free)
Medical insurance cover up to NZ $700 NZD per year
Visa application costs to a maximum of NZ $1,000 NZD
Return flights to New Zealand up to a maximum of NZ $6,000 NZD
Book and thesis preparation allowance of up to NZ $1,500 NZD (one-off)
Value period: 3 years