University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship (Up to 164 Awards a Year)

Opportunity Overview

A PhD scholarship at New Zealand's oldest university, open to domestic and international students: a 36-month fee waiver and a stipend of about NZ$34,000 a year, with applications accepted at any time. The University of Otago in Dunedin offers up to 164 doctoral scholarships a year for PhDs and professional doctorates, for candidates seeking their first doctorate. The award waives tuition at the domestic rate for 36 months (international PhD students living in New Zealand pay domestic fees anyway) and pays a stipend of about NZ$34,000 a year (NZ$34,128 in the latest published listing); the Student Services Fee and insurance are not covered. Selection is mainly on academic merit and research potential. You can apply at any time; divisional panels meet quarterly (late March, June, September and November), and your application and departmental assessment must be complete by the first day of the meeting month. Contact a potential supervisor first, then submit your PhD admission and scholarship application.