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Autism New Zealand PhD Scholarship

Scholarship details

Autism New Zealand PhD Scholarship
Study levels Ph D
Value $30,000 stipend over 3 years ($10,000 annually)
Close date Saturday, 15 November 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

This scholarship has been established by a gift from Autism New Zealand to further its mission to empower the autistic and wider autism communities. The scholarship is designed to support Education and Educational Psychology doctoral students to undertake research evaluating early support for Autistic children.

Entry requirements

Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in the doctoral programme at Te Pukenga Wai – The Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences. Eligible applicants must be conducting research focussed on early support for autistic children in Wellington. New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents and International students are eligible to apply.