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NIWA - Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship in Marine Science
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$35,000 per annum for three years (stipend and fees) |
| Length | Three years |
| Close date | Friday, 1 November 2019 |
About the scholarship
The PhD scholarship is funded by the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), and has been established to help assess the ‘Impact and Recovery of Seafloor Communities after the Kaikoura Earthquake’.
How To Apply
Applicants must meet the entry requirements for PhD study at Victoria University. Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Research, www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr. New PhD applicants should complete the PhD Admission and Scholarship online application available from http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr/prospective-phds/applying and clearly indicate you wish to apply for the NIWA - Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship in Marine Science.
Entry requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a Master’s degree in biological or ecological subject, ideally with a marine focus • For NZ citizens; GPA of no less than 6 (letter grade B+), or approved evidence of adequate training and ability • For international applicants; Bachelor’s degree graded in a four-point GPA system should have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 • Applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree graded in the British system, including India, must be awarded the degree with first or upper second-class Honour • Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the English language requirements stipulated on the Victoria University website • Be a NZ citizen or be eligible to study in NZ