NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship

About

NZ-GRADS is a PhD scholarship offered to science students from developing countries to complete their PhD at a New Zealand university.

The deadline for applications has been extended to 1 August 2020.

The scholarship covers the following for a total of three years (36 months):

• 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 (one-off)

What are the benefits?

• 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 enrol your children as domestic students in New Zealand’s free state schools.
• You will be studying at a top New Zealand University or Research Organisation.
• 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. Read more about how communities in NZ will support you.
• You get to live in New Zealand! NZ is famous for its relaxed pace of life, unbeatable outdoor lifestyle and excellent work/life balance. We work hard but make time for family, friends and enjoying our beautiful environment.

Are you eligible?

To apply you must:

• Be from a developing country (as defined by the International Monetary Fund); and
• Your PhD research topic must be related to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems.

To apply you must:

• Be from a developing country (as defined by the World Trade Organisation here) and
• Your PhD research topic must be related to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems

• Click on the application link (top right), create a username and password and use the search function to find the NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship application.

  What are the benefits?

• 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 enrol 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. 
• You get to live in New Zealand! NZ is famous for its relaxed pace of life, unbeatable outdoor lifestyle and excellent work/life balance. We work hard but make time for family, friends and enjoying our beautiful environment.

 Applications close 1 August 2020, so apply now to ensure you don’t miss out.

Application Link

Read More About this Scholarship Via  https://globalresearchalliance.org/library/nz-grads/

Staff Writer

This article was written and edited by a staff writer.