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Scholarship details

Wilderlab eDNA Scholarship
Study levels Ph D, Masters
Value One eDNA kit with a total market value of approximately $7,000 + GST.
Close date Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

The Wilderlab eDNA Scholarship supports a postgraduate student (Masters or PhD) with their associated eDNA costs in the pursuit of their research related to ecology, conservation, biodiversity or restoration ecology. This award is made possible through the generous donation of valuable water sampling kits and DNA sequencing analysis by Wilderlab, Aotearoa New Zealand's leading environmental DNA testing laboratory.

Entry requirements

Students must be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time or part-time in postgraduate study (Masters or PhD) in the pursuit of their research related to ecology, conservation, biodiversity or restoration ecology. Applicants' research projects must focus on a complementary field of study.