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James Hodge Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Scholarships in Medical and Health Sciences
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Honours |
|---|---|
| Value | $7,500 stipend |
| Close date | Tuesday, 25 November 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 2017 by the Trustees of the Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust, these scholarships support BMedSc (Hons) students during a research year. The scholarships replace the Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Research Awards that supported medical students during their first year for BMedSc(Hons), MMedSc and MBChB/PhD since 1993. The new awards are specifically for non-MBChB students.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder, and be accepted by the University of Otago as a candidate for one of the following degrees: BSc (Hons) in a health sciences discipline, BBioMedSc (Hons), BDentTech (Hons), BDS (Hons), BRT (Hons), BPharm (Hons), BPhty (Hons). Written applications outlining the topic of research to be undertaken, and a curriculum vitae must be received by the PVC, Health Sciences by the specified closing date.