Vice-chancellor's Doctoral Scholarships: applications are open for study in 2013
Applications are now open for the Vice-chancellor's Doctoral Scholarships. Each scholarship is available for up to three years. Applications close Monday 24 September 2012 at 4.30pm.
What does each scholarship include?
Why does AUT offers doctoral scholarships?
Who can apply?
How do I apply?
What research areas are available?
What other postgraduate scholarships are available to AUT students?
Where can I find the application forms and supporting documents?
Who can I contact for more information?
Why does AUT offers doctoral scholarships?
Who can apply?
How do I apply?
What research areas are available?
What other postgraduate scholarships are available to AUT students?
Where can I find the application forms and supporting documents?
Who can I contact for more information?
What does each scholarship include?
Each scholarship consists of an annual stipend of NZ$25,000 plus tuition fees for up to three years and is currently valued at approximately NZ$96,000.
Why does AUT offer doctoral scholarships?
AUT is one of New Zealand’s most innovative universities with a research portfolio that covers many subject and interest areas. These scholarships seek to recognise and attract students achieving at the highest levels to contribute to and benefit from this development.
Who can apply?
- Preference will be given to new applicants to the PhD programme
- Those who meet the admission criteria for a doctoral programme. Click here to see the criteria for a doctoral programme
- Applicants who have a relevant master's degree or a bachelors (honours) degree with first or second class (first division) honours.
- Previous study should include research methodology and an independent research project.
- Consideration will be given to an applicant’s research experience and publication record.
Applicants must meet the English language requirements for the PhD programme.
How do I apply?
Applying for this scholarship and applying to admission into the PhD programme at AUT are 2 separate processes. You must complete all of the 3 steps of the combined application process outlined below.
Follow the application process steps outlined below.
1) Register your interest in applying for the scholarship
- Register your interest by following the steps and completing the online form available from this link
- The completed online form will be directed to the faculty with which you wish to study. It is also advised that you contact the Faculty Postgraduate Office where you intend to study to discuss your PhD application if you have not already done so.
2) Apply for the Vice-chancellor's Doctoral scholarship
- Download the Application Form
- Download the Terms of Reference
- Familiarise yourself with the terms of reference – in particular the application requirements and criteria and the regulations for acceptance.
- Complete the 2-page statement outlining your proposed research in conjunction with your supervisor
- Contact 2 academic referees and provide them with the reference statement template . Your referees will be required to submit a confidential report directly to the scholarships office by the closing date.
- Provide written support from your proposed primary supervisor. If one of your referees is also your supervisor then they only need to supply one report
- Submit your completed application. Send or drop into the AUT scholarships office by 4.30pm, Monday, 24 September 2012
3) Apply for your PhD
- If you have not already done so we recommend that you start the application process for your doctorate immediately. This process may take up to 2 months to complete. The scholarship will be conditional on you being accepted onto the AUT doctoral programme.
- Complete the provisional admission to the PhD programme application form
- For enquiries and advice on the admission process and what will be required contact the postgraduate office of the faculty with which you wish to conduct your research
Applicants will be advised of the outcome in mid November 2012.
What research areas are available at AUT?
AUT’s research strengths are broad and our PhD students are at the heart of our research culture.What other postgraduate scholarships are available to AUT students?
Visit the scholarships section for other postgraduate scholarships available or ask the Scholarships Office for the latest e-Newsletter.
Where can I find the application forms and supporting documents?
Forms
- Vice-chancellor's Doctoral scholarships Application form
- Terms of Reference form
- Thesis proposal template
- Provisional admission to the PhD programme
- Reference statement template
Supporting documents
Who can I contact for more information?
Last updated: 11 Jul 2012 12:00pm
