A strategic review of the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship Scheme is currently underway with the goal of realigning scholarship policy with changing needs, strengthening institutional research capacity, and better supporting a diverse, high-achieving doctoral community for the future.
· Quarterly allocation rounds will apply to all scholarship applicants. The rounds will include Divisional recommendations, guided by strategic priorities and based on: the applicant’s research aptitude and experience; the proposed project and its innovation, public benefit, and collaboration potential (internal, external and international); and the ability for the project to be adequately supported and resourced, including the suitability and track record of the supervisory team.
· Māori and Pacific Doctoral scholarships will continue to be available with settings to be confirmed.
Doctoral scholarships at the University of Otago are tenable for a period of three years with fulltime enrolment, and each award therefore represents a substantial financial commitment by the University.