New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships (NZ-GRADS) for Students from Developing Countries 2023

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

About Global Research Alliance (GRA)

The GRA Charter provides a framework for voluntary action to increase cooperation and investment in research activities to help reduce the emissions intensity of agricultural production systems and increase their potential for soil carbon sequestration, and improve their efficiency, productivity, resilience and adaptive capacity, thereby contributing in a sustainable way to overall mitigation efforts, while still helping meet food security objectives. The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases brings countries together to find ways to grow more food without grow...... read more

NZ-GRADS

Aim and Benefits of NZ-GRADS

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

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.

Requirements for NZ-GRADS Qualification

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

How to Apply

For more details, visit the website.