Ahunuku Māori Summer Research Scholarship

Description

The Ahunuku Māori Summer Research Scholarship Programme 2025-2026 is available through GNS Science and the office of DVC (Māori), through the Taihonoa programme.

Selected scholars are expected to contribute a minimum of 400 hours to the project between November 2025 and February 2026. All projects must be completed by the start of Trimester 1, 2026.

Each scholarship will have a value of $8,000, paid in four equal instalments (co-funded by GNS and Taihonoa).

Eligibility and conditions

• Applicants must be Māori, or of Māori descent.
• Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merit, expertise in the research area, and recommendations from GNS staff associated with the project.
• Applicants must have completed at least two years of their undergraduate degree and are currently enrolled at any Australian or New Zealand University in an undergraduate, Honours, or first year of a Masters' degree.
• Selected applicants must comply with the standard Summer Research Scholarship conditions.
• Students apply through the Summer Research Scholarship application.

Students enrolled in a PhD or Masters by Thesis programs are not eligible.

Application process

Applications for Ahunuku Māori Summer Scholarship Programme open on 25 August 2025 and close 4.30pm, 5 September 2025 (New Zealand time zone).

Contact

Scholarships Office
summer-research@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04