Deadline: June 01, 2020 | Institution(s): New Zealand Universities / New Zealand Government |
Level of Study: Doctoral (PhD) | Study in: New Zealand |
Scholarship Description
NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship
NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship invite applications from international students who want to pursue PhD degree at New Zealand Universities for academic year 2020-2021. New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship total value is $124,600 NZD.
The Global Research Alliance is an organisation that promotes the Millennium Development Goals through research and development.It was launched in New Delhi, India in January 2003. Its guiding principle are stated as:Undertaking large-impact projects for the benefit of society, Creating synergy by pooling the energies, skills and facilities of participants, Promoting projects with high innovation content; andDeveloping global knowledge networks for industry and industrial sectors to enhance their competitiveness.
Opportunity Focus Area:
- Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems, primarily livestock
Program Period:
- 3 years
Scholarship Coverage
New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:
- New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies up to a total of $10,000 NZD per year.
- An annual living stipend of $28,000 NZD per year (tax free).
- Medical insurance cover up to $700 NZD per year.
- Visa application costs to a maximum of $1,000.
- Return flights to New Zealand up to a maximum of $6,000.
- Book and thesis preparation allowance of up to $1,500.
- You can bring your family to live in New Zealand with you.
- Your partner or spouse will be able to apply for an open work visa for the duration of your studies.
- You will be able to enroll your children as domestic students in New Zealand’s free state schools.
- You will be studying at a top New Zealand University or Research Institute.
- You will be actively supported through various extension and networking events hosted in New Zealand.
- You may be able to work alongside your studies, as PhD students studying in New Zealand usually have unlimited work rights.
- You will be supported when you arrive, as New Zealand is a very welcoming country and there are systems in place to help you and your family settle in.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries (Check here)
- You must have an offer of place for a (direct-start) PhD programme at a New Zealand university (this may be conditional or non-conditional)
- You must conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
- You cannot hold citizenship or permanent residency status in New Zealand or Australia
- You must be from a developing country. Check here for current classifications
- Your PhD research topic must relate to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems
- Your research may be hosted/facilitated by any New Zealand research organisation, however, your PhD programme must be organised through a New Zealand university. Other research institutes that may host your research can be found here
How to Apply for New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship:
- To complete this application, you will need to upload the following documents:
- Evidence of citizenship for every country for which you hold citizenship.
- Evidence of an unconditional offer of place for a PhD programme from a New Zealand university.
- Academic transcripts, grading scale and certificates of completion.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- You will also need to provide the names and emails of two academic referees for your references.
- Create a username and password from Here and use the search function to find the NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship application.
Website
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