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NZAGRC Early Career Researcher Fund - Applying Mātauranga Māori towards the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in coastal iwi/hapū farms.
Scholarship details
| Study levels | PhD |
|---|---|
| Value | A tax-free annual stipend of $44,008 per year, for up to three years. New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies of up to $10,000 per year, for up to three years. Contribution to research and publication costs, up to $10,000 total. Travel allowance to present at an international conference, up to $5,000 total. |
| Open date | Friday, 2 August 2024 |
| Close date | Saturday, 31 August 2024 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The NZAGRC PhD scholarship is offered to a student selected for the 'Applying Mātauranga Māori towards the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in coastal iwi/hapū farms.' PhD project,
The student will build on an existing programme of work to develop a ‘whole-of-farm map’ of Tahamata Incorporation’s coastal farm in Kuku, Horowhenua, as a model farm, targeted towards reducing their future GHG emissions.
As a transdisciplinary team whose research is embedded in whenua, and is Mātauranga Māori-led, culturally-informed, and action-oriented, we are open to framing the research questions in alignment with the candidates’ skills and interests. Their research might interrogate the project’s methodology, evaluate its impact and effectiveness, use it as a base from which to pursue further related research questions, or consider how its outcomes could be used to maximise uptake and impact.
Host institute(s) and location(s): Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University, Wellington
Project leader(s)/research supervisor:
Professor Huhana Smith (PhD, MNZM, Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) is an experienced supervisor of PhDs, focussing particularly on those who incorporate Mātauranga Māori and transdisciplinary perspectives in their research. She has supervised 8 PhDs to completion (with another currently undertaking emendations) and is currently supervising 5 PhD students.
Depending on the student’s research focus, we can draw upon secondary supervisors from across Massey University, for example from the School of People, Environment, and Planning. Professor Smith also has close relationships with many climate and environmental researchers from the Deep South National Science Challenge, who could be drawn upon to provide co-supervision as appropriate
How To Apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Entry requirements
Preferred candidate skills experience:
- We would prioritise applicants who whakapapa to an iwi within the Horowhenua-Kāpiti- Wellington region or has experience working with indigenous peoples in a culturally- informed, action-oriented setting..
- A Masters Degree in a relevant subject area. As the research team is transdisciplinary, this is not fixed but may include Mātauranga Māori expertise with an environmental focus, GHG Emission Reduction, Geographic Information Science, or Climate and Environmental Science.
- Applying Mātauranga Māori towards the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in coastal iwi/hapū farms.
- We welcome applications from Creative Practitioners, including but not limited to artists, designers, and landscape architects. If you are a Creative Practitioner, we welcome the submission of a visual portfolio alongside your application.
- A willingness to work with iwi and hapū on action-oriented research projects, and to join a trans-disciplinary team of researchers.
Following the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to complete the standard admissions process for a PhD candidate at Massey University’s College of Creative Arts, and meet all formal entry requirements, prior to enrolment. This will include developing and submitting a formal thesis proposal, with the support of Professor Smith.
Are you eligible?
- The scholarship programme will be open to New Zealand citizens, residents and international candidates who can meet the appropriate visa requirements.
- Although it is expected that recipients should be intending to study/work full time, this programme will provide the flexibility required to support a diverse pipeline of researchers by considering individual circumstances, career breaks and time for societal/community/cultural contributions.
- The programme will be looking for a diversity of skills across the successful applicants and encourages those wishing to build Māori research and knowledge capability across the R&D pipeline.
- PhD applicants must be eligible at the time of application to register as a candidate for a Doctoral degree in the respective New Zealand Institution or expect to become eligible by 30/12/2024