Victoria Doctoral Scholarship

Victoria University of Wellington is offering doctoral scholarships for New Zealand and international students in any discipline.

Total 35 scholarships are available and awarded on academic merit basis.

Applicants must be graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enroll full time for a Doctorate (PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University.

The scholarship includes $23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees up to three years. These Scholarships are intended to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington. As part of the requirements of this Scholarship, the recipient is expected to contribute 150 hours per annum to the academic life of the School in which they undertake study.

The purpose of this contribution is to provide them with an insight into the work undertaken by, and the expectations placed on, the academic community in the University. It also provides an opportunity to develop enduring relationships with the School. This contribution may be as a tutor, research assistant, laboratory demonstrator or supervisor, or teaching assistant.

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Application deadline: 1 November 2015

Read more and apply here.