The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to
36 months for international students to undertake PhD study at a New
Zealand university. The NZIDRS are funded by the New Zealand Government
and administered by Education New Zealand.
The NZIDRS cover:
- University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years
- An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 or NZ$2083.33 per month for 36 months
- Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually for 3 years
Recipients can undertake PhD study in any discipline at any of New Zealand eight Universities:
AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.
AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.
Eligibility criteria
In order to receive the scholarship, you must meet ALL five of the following eligibility criterion.
1. be a citizen of any country except New Zealand, Australia and Fiji
2. hold a minimum equivalent 3.6/4.0 GPA OR A / A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification
3. conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
4. meet
the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand
University. This includes; having completed the required academic
qualifications for direct entry and meeting the requirements for English
language proficiency
5. If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 15 January
Selection criteria
The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and the
impact of the proposed research for New Zealand. Research projects
should have a tangible, positive effect on:
- New Zealand’s economy, in terms of international trade and business development in key sectors
- Or, New Zealand’s population in terms of health and safety
- Or, Research and scholarship in the above two areas
Before you start
- Review the NZIDRS Eligibility checklist and the Required Document Checklist
- Read the NZIDRS Terms and Conditions
Documents for download
- NZIDRS application form: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS referee letter and report: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS provisional supervision form: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS terms and conditions: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS eligibility checklist: download the word version here and the pdf version here
- NZIDRS required documents checklist: download the word version here and the pdf version here
