NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships provide financial support for postgraduate students from designated countries seeking postgraduate degrees by research in New Zealand universities.

Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the scholarships aim to:

  - attract top international students
  - maximise the research capability, and output of New Zealand tertiary providers
  - build deeper education partnerships with participating countries and regions
  - enhance the international profile and reputation of New Zealand's tertiary education institutions.

Entitlements under the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are as follows:

  - full tuition fees for three (3) years of full-time doctoral study
  - NZ$ 20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708,33 per month)
  - up to NZ$600 per annum health insurance allowance
  - NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
  - NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
  - NZ$500 One-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS.
  - no student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount. Additional funds are not available to support accompanying
    dependants.

To be eligible for a scholarship students must:

  - be international students
  - hold an A average or equivalent in their studies to date meet the requirements for entry into a research based doctoral degree programme
    at a New Zealand university. (Please note, this will include proof of English Language proficiency.)
  - provide: An Educational Credential Evaluation (ECE) Certificate.
  - provide evidence that they have been in contact with the relevant department of their chosen institution and discussed their proposed
    research, research interests and the availability of appropriate supervision.
  - hold one of the following English language test scores, achieved no longer than two (2) years prior to the time of application

Deadline: 15 July 2012

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