EPEC Electric Power Engineering Centre Postgraduate Scholarship, Newzealand

This scholarship was established in 2004 by the Power Engineering Excellence Trust (PEET) in recognition of academic achievement by postgraduate students specialising in Electric Power Engineering.
Up to two scholarships may be offered annually, to NZ citizen or permanent resident, enrolled at Master's or PhD level and undertaking research in electric power engineering.

Value: $12,500, at Master's level and $25,000 at PhD level

Tenure: Master's: 1 year, PhD: Up to three years subject to availability of funding and satisfactory progress of the scholar.

Closing Date : Enrolment and undertaking research in electric power engineering for a degree at Master's or PhD level at the University of Canterbury shall be deemed to constitute an application for this award. No separate application is necessary.

Regulations: Electric Power Engineering Centre Postgraduate Scholarship

Apply: No separate application is necessary.

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Deadline: 15th July, 2010

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.

NZIDRS scholarships include:

• full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
• NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
• up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
• NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
• NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
• NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
• Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

NZIDRS application close date
The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

Find out more
If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager - scholarships@educationnz.org.nz
NZIDRS terms and conditions (PDF)

NZIDRS application form (Word doc)

NZIDRS guidelines & frequently asked questions (PDF)

Source: http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/incoming/international_doctoral_research_scholarships

PhD Scholarship in Biology, physiology at Newzealand

Deadline: 9 April 2010

Job Role: Biology, Physiology
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Academic
Location: New Zealand
Company: University of Otago

Posted Date: 25 February 2010 05:04:40
Department of Physiology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandPhD opportunities currently exist in our internationally-recognised research programmes in the areas of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology, Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience, and Membrane & Ion Transport. Financial support is available from the Department of Physiology (stipend, fees, conference and research expenses). Candidates with a good degree in biomedical science or related subjects are invited to apply before 9 April 2010. See our website for the full list of available projects and application details. URL http://www.otago.ac.nz/physiology