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Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau PhD Scholarship 2025

Scholarship details

Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau PhD Scholarship 2025
Study levels PhD
Value plus fees and $4000 expenses (over three years full-time, or pro-rata for part-time study)
Length The scholarship is tenable for the period necessary to complete up to 360 points of enrolment
Open date Thursday, 1 May 2025
Close date Friday, 30 May 2025
Enrolment status Full-time
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

The Geospatial Research Institute (GRI) scholarship has been implemented with the aim to increase the amount of novel geospatial research in all areas across the University of Canterbury.

The scholarship is open to national and international applicants and is awarded on a competitive selection process. From all applicants, a selected group will be shortlisted and invited for an interview. The scholarship will be awarded to the best applicant.

To learn more, visit https://geospatial.ac.nz/jobs-and-scholarships/


How To Apply

Entry requirements

  • The candidate meets all UC criteria for enrolment in the PhD program.
  • The candidate applies for one of the geospatial projects advertised (all projects can be found at the end of application file
  • The candidate demonstrates prior geospatial training (e.g. GIS, remote sensing, spatial data analysis) and research experience; at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal is expected, with publication of geospatial research highly regarded. 
  • The candidate demonstrates a clear interest in and aptitude for geospatial research.  
  • The candidate is selected based on application and interview performance. 
  • The candidate is approved by the Senior (main) Supervisor of their selected project at UC (this happens as part of the shortlisting and interview process). Prospective PhD candidates interested in one of the advertised projects are encouraged to contact the project main supervisor to discuss the topic and their suitability for it.