New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships (NZ-GRADS) for International Students
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New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships (NZ-GRADS) for International Students



Summary


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



Benefits


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)



Eligibility:

To apply you must:

  1. Be from a developing country (as defined by the International Monetary Fund); and

  2. Have completed a Master-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with honours in one of the following topics: agriculture, soil science, microbiology, genetics, environmental modelling, plant science, environmental chemistry/science, or other related fields.



Application Deadline: 30th September 2022


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