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Asia NZ Foundation: Postgraduate research grants
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Value | $5000 each |
| Length | Each year the Foundation offers three grants of $5,000 to support postgraduate research into contemporary issues in the Asian region. |
| Open date | Monday, 31 July 2023 |
| Close date | Thursday, 30 November 2023 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
We commission social, economic and education research to encourage public debate and help policy-makers informed decisions about New Zealand’s engagement with Asia
These grants are intended for new research that will promote debate and discussion on matters relating to Asia and New Zealand with implications for foreign and trade policy. Possible themes include: international relations, regional security, interfaith issues, security challenges, or regional environmental issues trade policy issues in Asia; transnational economic integration (e.g. value chains and production networks); governance and regulation (e.g. SOEs, government procurement, labour and investment flows).
How To Apply
Application process Applicants must supply the following information before the deadline: • Completed grant application form and relevant attachments • Cover letter explaining research and why an application for grants is being made •Completing the application form All sections of the form must be completed and the full supporting documentation attached. Instructions on how to fill out the application form appear alongside questions in the form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Use the checklist at the end of the form to make sure your application is complete.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be: • New Zealand citizens or permanent residents undertaking postgraduate research at any tertiary institution in New Zealand who need supplementary support for overseas fieldwork undertaken as part of their degree • Undertaking new research (i.e. not already duplicating work that is already done). Proposals must indicate (briefly) the current state of research knowledge relating to their topic and how the proposal extends that knowledge.