Whakamāramatanga | Key Information
The UC Aho Hīnātore | UC Accelerator Scholarship consists of a 12-week research project for which the recipients receive a stipend of $6,000 followed by a 3 year doctoral scholarship covering fees and paying a stipend of $28,000 per annum. Up to 70 scholarships are available for 2023/2024 and are awarded by Te Kaunihera | Council of the University. The 12-week research project must include a minimum of $1,500 co-funding from an external partner or Department/Faculty/School funds.
Awards are open to all faculties and Research Centres with 5 awards reserved for students with whakapapa Māori or of Pacific descent.
Proposals are assessed based on:
- The quality of the proposed topic of study
- The quality of the supervisory team
- The quality of the proposed student
Students must commence their research project by 1st April 2024 and their Doctoral enrolment by 1st June 2024. A limited number of projects without a proposed student will be considered but a student must be secured by January 31st 2024 to retain the funding.
Please note: These scholarships are subject to funding availability and are reviewed each year. The UC Scholarships Office administers most of these scholarships. Please search our scholarships database for all scholarships currently available.