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Research Mobilisation Doctoral Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | $32,000 annual stipend plus full domestic tuition fees |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 July 2028 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2025 to honour Professor Margaret Hyland who held the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at Victoria University of Wellington from 2018 to 2025. The purpose of this Scholarship is to support a doctoral candidate to undertake engaged research that delivers real and meaningful benefits and changes. The scholarship seeks to enable research that is undertaken with communities, partners, and stakeholders, and can generate tangible, evidence-informed outcomes capable of creating positive and enduring change.
Entry requirements
The Research Mobilisation Doctoral Scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only who intend to enrol full time for a Doctorate (PhD) or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants must meet the entry requirements for Doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington. Please refer to the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research. New Doctoral applicants should complete the Doctoral Admission and Scholarship online application and clearly indicate they wish to apply for the Research Mobilisation Doctoral Scholarship. Applicants will be required to supply documentation that demonstrates that they meet the selection criteria below and any other documentation they wish to be considered by the committee, such as personal statements, character references, or endorsements from community partners to assist their application.