New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) – PhD Funding by the New Zealand Government

The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) pay for PhD study at a New Zealand university. The New Zealand Government funds the award, and Education New Zealand administers it. It is open to international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia.

• Host country: New Zealand
• Level: PhD
• Funding: tuition fees, student levies, NZ$25,000 annual stipend, medical insurance up to NZ$600 per year
• Duration: three years total
• Awards: about 8
• Deadline: 15 July 2018
• Eligibility: international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia

New Zealand universities: AUT University, Massey University, and Victoria University of Wellington.

A PhD programme in any discipline offered by the participating universities in New Zealand.

About 8 awards.

International students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia.

The NZIDRS covers the following for a total of three years: university tuition fees and associated student levies, an annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 (tax-free), and medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually.

You must meet all five eligibility criteria. These criteria are non-negotiable.

1. You must hold a minimum grade equivalent to a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale OR an A to A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification.
2. You must have a confirmed, non-conditional offer of place for a (direct-start) PhD programme at a New Zealand university.
3. If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 1 July 2017.
4. You must conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance).
5. You must not hold citizenship or PR status in New Zealand or Australia.

Applications are currently closed.

Please visit the Study In New Zealand webpage to apply for this scholarship. Deadline is 15 July 2018.

IMPORTANT NOTE: APPLY for the NZIDRS ONLY if you meet ALL eligibility criteria, if you can provide ALL required documents by the deadline, or if your proposed research clearly aligns with the selection criteria.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to download the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship suits international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia. You should already have a confirmed, non-conditional offer for a direct-start PhD at a New Zealand university. If you are already enrolled in a PhD in New Zealand, you may apply only if your start date is after 1 July 2017. You must also meet the academic threshold and be able to conduct your research in New Zealand.

• Who can apply for the NZIDRS? International students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia, and who meet all five eligibility criteria.
• What does the scholarship cover? University tuition fees and associated student levies, an annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 (tax-free), and medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually, for a total of three years.
• What is the deadline? The deadline is 15 July 2018. Applications are currently closed.
• How many awards are given? About 8 awards.
• Can I apply if I have already started my PhD in New Zealand? Yes, if your start date is after 1 July 2017 and you meet the other criteria.
• How do I apply? Visit the Study In New Zealand webpage to apply. The official website has the application form and detailed instructions.

• Read the official guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including academic transcripts and proof of your confirmed PhD offer.
• Check whether your proposed research aligns with the selection criteria described on the official website.
• Make sure you can submit all required documents by the deadline.
• Visit the official website to download the application form and confirm the latest details.