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Summer Research Scholarship Programme
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree, Honours, Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | Each Summer Research Scholarship includes a minimum tax-free stipend of $8,000. |
| Close date | Friday, 31 October 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Summer Research Scholarship Programme offers a unique opportunity for external organisations, academics, and students to collaborate in research. Working with globally recognised researchers in a local setting, students gain valuable real-world experience and insight into what research is all about. Depending on the project, students can develop a broad range of transferable skills, such as research and analytics, critical reading, synthesis of literature, information gathering, and effective communication. They may also gain experience with relevant tools, technologies, or methodologies, including specialist software or practical techniques used in professional or laboratory settings.
Entry requirements
The Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least two years of their undergraduate degree. Students who are currently enrolled at any Australian or New Zealand University in an undergraduate, Honours, or the first year of a Master's degree can apply. Recipients must submit an application for enrolment to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for the 2026 academic year by 31 October 2025 to be eligible for the scholarship. In cases where students are moving on to PhD study, they must have applied by the 1 November 2025 round but not be starting their doctoral study until the end of the summer research period. Students enrolled in a PhD or Master's by Thesis are not eligible. Students applying for this programme cannot be undertaking study at any university during the Summer Research Scholarship Programme duration. Upon enrolment, a VUW student ID is issued, which is a requirement for payment of the scholarship stipend.