Fully Funded Massey University New Zealand( 2021)International PhD Fellowships

This research is part of a wider project entitled “Unlocking centuries’ worth of surface UV-B radiation hidden in pollen”, funded by the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Ap?rangi Marsden Fund.

Both positions will be based in New Zealand, at Massey University’s Palmerston North campus, in the School of Agriculture and Environment. Depending on the conditions imposed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, candidates may be required to spend an extended period of time at the University of Nottingham (Sutton-Bonington campus) in the United Kingdom.

These positions are open to all domestic applicants and international applicants currently based in New Zealand as well as those international applicants currently based overseas. All international applicants currently based overseas should be aware that the New Zealand Government has placed restrictions on the borders, which may impact on their application.

Scholarship funding is in the form of a 3-year scholarship with a minimum stipend of $27,500 NZD (tax-free) per year and payment of student fees. In addition, research-related expenses and research equipment will be supported.

• Table of Content
• About Massey University
• Massey University PhD Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of Massey University PhD Fellowships
• Requirements for Massey University PhD Fellowships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Massey University

Massey University (M?ori: Te Kunenga ki P?rehuroa) is a university based in ??lm?rst?n N?rth, N?w Z??l?nd, with significant branches in ?lb?ny and Wellington. Massey University has approximately 35,000 students, 17,000 of whom are extramural or distance-learning students, making it New Zealand's second largest university when not counting international students. Research is undertaken on all three campuses, and more than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries study at the university.... continue reading

Massey University PhD Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of Massey University PhD Fellowships

Massey University is proving funds in the form of a three-year grant with an allowance of $82,500 plus tuition fees.

Requirements for Massey University PhD Fellowships Qualification

• Applicants from all nationalities are eligible.
• Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) or MSc degree equivalent Grade Point Average of 7.5 or higher, ideally in some area of Earth science, physical geography, environmental science or related fields.
• Applicants must show exceptional ability academically and/or professionally. 
• Applicants must meet the English Language Requirement.
• Applicants must also have experience in the handling of large datasets within R or similar packages.

Documents Required for Application

• a full C.V. (with the contact details of three referees)
• a copy of any relevant academic transcripts (i.e. list of completed courses with grades)
• an accompanying letter of application detailing how your experience, background and qualification are suited to this position

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply send your documents to the email address below

[email protected] <[email protected]>