The Royal Society of New Zealand on behalf of the Rutherford Foundation Trust is offering one Ph.D. scholarship for New Zealand students. The scholarship is available to undertake full-time Ph.D. course in any area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics at an eligible international host research institution.
This scheme will contribute towards a student’s full-time study for a Ph.D. in any area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics at an eligible host research institution.
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( votes)The International Ph.D. Scholarship (a grant-in-aid) aims to build human capability in Science and Technology by providing early career support for New Zealand’s brightest and most promising researchers.
The Rutherford Foundation Trust supports early career researchers, funds Ph.D. scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships, and helps bring outstanding overseas NZ researchers back home. Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: Scholarship is available to undertake full-time Ph.D. course at an eligible international host research institution.
Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in any area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Scholarship Award: The Scholarship will provide a stipend of NZ$25,000 per annum and a further contribution of up to NZ$7,500 per annum towards their course fees for up to a maximum of three years. In addition, they will be eligible for one, non-transferable, return airfare between the country of their host research institution and New Zealand yearly.
The International Ph.D. Scholarship (a grant-in-aid) is not intended to cover all of the costs associated with studying towards a Ph.D. abroad. Applicants are expected to negotiate with the host research institution or other charitable funding organizations to reduce course fees or provide additional financial support to cover any shortfall in funding.
Scholarship can be taken at Abroad
Eligibility: In order to apply for scholarship, applicants must follow the given criteria:
- Applicants from the disciplines of science (which includes pure or applied science and the social sciences), technology, engineering or mathematics are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be either New Zealand citizens or have continuously resided in New Zealand for at least two years immediately prior to their application and hold, or are deemed to hold a New Zealand resident visa.
- Applicants who hold, or are deemed to hold, a New Zealand resident visa are also required to have completed their undergraduate study in New Zealand to be considered eligible to apply.
- The application must represent the applicant’s first attempt at study towards a Ph.D.
- Applicants must be in a position that, if successful, they would attain the necessary visa requirements for the country of their host research institution and comply with the regulations for matriculation at their chosen host.
- The host institution must be an internationally recognized academic institution, such as a University, or another valid research centre capable of granting academic degrees.
- The host research institution must be located outside of New Zealand.
Nationality: New Zealand citizens can apply for this scholarship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants from the disciplines of science and technology (which includes pure or applied science and the social sciences) are eligible to apply.
English Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
How to Apply: Applications and supporting information must be submitted to the Royal Society of New Zealand via the Proposal on-line portal. In addition to the completed electronic application, applicants must upload electronic copies of the following documents (scanned jpeg or PDF preferred):
- Proof of New Zealand citizenship or residency
- Academic transcript(s) of undergraduate studies undertaken.
- A signed declaration form confirming that the proposed host research institution and supervisor support the proposed application.
- Note that the Rutherford Foundation may request to see original or certified copies of the above documents.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 5th August 2016.
