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Mike Collins Physics Research Scholarship

Scholarship details

Mike Collins Physics Research Scholarship
Study levels Masters
Value $19,000 – full domestic fees, with the remainder as a one-off stipend (subject to funds available)
Close date Saturday, 1 November 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

This scholarship was established jointly between Mike Collins personally and Viclink (now Wellington UniVentures) to encourage Science students to undertake research degrees. Preference will be given to Physics applicants carrying out applied research that the student could commercialise in the future. The scholarship provides full domestic fees and a one-off stipend of $19,000.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a Master's by thesis at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants must be undertaking research in Science. Preference will be given to Physics applicants carrying out applied research that the student could commercialise in the future.