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A variety of funding is available to support postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows, although some such funds are easier to access if a good student or postdoctoral fellow has already expressed interest in a particular project - so please contact the potential supervisor early on if you are interested so that we can explore such funding opportunities.
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Massey Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarships/ Massey Doctoral Scholarships
Massey University awards a number of PhD scholarships each year. Their 2008 value
is $27,000/$22,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Each year up to ten
Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded to the top candidates applying for a Doctoral Scholarship.
Both scholarships include a PhD thesis tuition fee waiver at the domestic rate. Applications
must be in the hands of the Scholarships Office, Massey University, by 1 July for
study in the current year, or 1 October for study in the following year.
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Massey Masterate Scholarships and Massey Masterate Scholarships for Maori Students
These scholarships are awarded to students who are undertaking research full time
for a Masterate thesis (100 points). Their value (2008) is $15,000 for one year. Applications
close with the Scholarships Office, Massey University on 1 July for study in the current
year or 1 October for study in the following year.
RSNZ R. H. T. Bates Postgraduate Scholarship
For PhD study in Sciences or Engineering.
- Breakout Funding Information site
Further information and application forms for all scholarships
may be obtained from:
http://awards.massey.ac.nz/ (Massey University awards site)
- While the above are the most numerous awards given each year, it is well worth going to the Massey awards search page and entering your information in the search. There are many many awards of varied amounts for which various groups of students may apply. Results display below your search criteria.
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Other Scholarships
External funding agencies, such as the Health Research Council, offer scholarships
for specific Masters and/or PhD projects. Prospective graduate students should discuss
the availability of such scholarships with research supervisors.
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Demonstrating in Undergraduate Laboratories
All chemistry and physics postgraduate students are expected to assist with teaching
in undergraduate laboratory classes. This provides additional income.
Funding opportunities for post-graduate students to travel abroad for conferences and research visits
- RSNZ travel awards
- Claude McCarthy Fellowships
The object of the fellowships is to enable graduates of "any one or more of the Universities of New Zealand" to undertake "original work or research in literature, science or medicine". (The words literature, science or medicine will be interpreted liberally.)
- Paykel Trust potential source of travel money for post-grads in health-related research fields.
- IFS Postgraduate Travel Awards (applications called for twice yearly).
Additional Funding Opportunities for New Zealand students
International Graduate Students
Full information on admission
procedures and
financial assistance for international students should be obtained from the:
International Students’ Office
Massey University
Private Bag 11 222
Palmerston North
NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: +64 6 350 6148
Fax: +64 6 350 5698
Email: international@massey.ac.nz
URL: http://international.massey.ac.nz/
- New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (all international students who meet the eligibility criteria)
- New Zealand International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (up to 20 per
year) provide financial support for postgraduate students from China, Korea, ASEAN
countries, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil seeking postgraduate degrees by research in New
Zealand universities.
Applications will be considered from international postgraduate students from
these countries, including those who are already in the process of applying for entry
to a New Zealand university, with a limited number of scholarships available to students
who are already enrolled in a New Zealand university.
- NZ (Official Development Assistance) Post Graduate Scholarships
Prospective postgraduate students from a number of countries are eligible to apply
for NZAID Postgraduate Scholarships. Write to the International Students Office for further information.
- Commonwealth Scholarships
All Commonwealth Students are eligible for Commonwealth Scholarships
in New Zealand. Applications are made through the appropriate agency in the
country of the candidate's residence. However interested students should first
contact
Peter Derrick, Head of Institute. to discuss research projects.
- New Zealand Development Scholarships
These are available to individuals from selected partner countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
- Feodor Lynen Research postdoctoral fellowship
German citizens can apply to the Humboldt Foundation for a Feodor Lynen Research postdoctoral fellowship to work with an ex-Humboldt Fellow.
Fellowships can also be obtained from the DAAD or the Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina.
Remember to look in your own country for scholarships and awards that allow you to study abroad. Most countries have opportunities especially at postdoctoral level for further research.
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