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An important doctoral funding announcement

Otago is currently reviewing its doctoral scholarship programme. See here for more information.

Get more information on what doctoral scholarships options are available

Value

Doctor of Philosophy - NZ$34,128 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver for 36 months (excludes student services fee and insurance)  

Professional Doctorates (DClinDent, DMA, DBA, EDd) - NZ$34,128 stipend per annum plus a tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months capped at the domestic rate (excludes student services fee and insurance).

Number offered Up to 153 annually
Closing date Applicants can apply anytime; applications are considered at quarterly rounds held in March, June, September and November. Applications must be submitted via eVision with a completed departmental assessment by the first day of each round month.

Information

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago.

The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students.  Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply.

Applicants must usually be:

  • seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification

Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant's potential for research.

Otago is reviewing the strategic direction of its  doctoral scholarships.  Please check this page for future information.

Further information on how to apply for this scholarship is available elsewhere on this website

Downloads

Download the University of Otago Postgraduate Research Scholarship regulations (PDF)

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