University of Auckland Summer Research Scholarships
The University of Auckland Summer Research Scholarships provide high-achieving domestic and international students with an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at Waipapa Taūmata Rau, University of Auckland. Participants work on a clearly defined research project under the supervision of a faculty academic for approximately 10 weeks (400 hours) during the summer months from December to February. The program aims to encourage students to pursue postgraduate studies by exposing them to real-world research environments, interacting with leading researchers and postgraduate students, and developing essential research skills.
Scholars receive a tax-free stipend of $6,750, paid in fortnightly installments starting from 1 December, subject to project commencement confirmation. Projects are listed by faculty closer to the application opening date, and students must select and secure supervisor agreement for their chosen project. The experience enhances CVs, offers networking opportunities, and may lead to co-authorship on publications or conference presentations.
Participants must be co-located with their supervisor and cannot hold paid University employment or tutor positions during the tenure, though up to 100 hours of external paid work is permitted with approval. Enrollment in the SUMRESCH 301 course is handled by the Scholarships Office. All applicants are notified of outcomes by late September.
Eligibility Requirements
- Completed at least two years of equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate degree by December of the scholarship year.
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree, postgraduate bachelor (honours), or certain postgraduate diploma programmes at a New Zealand university at time of application (international students eligible if applying in same calendar year).
- Scholarship GPA/GPE of 5.50 or above (5.00 for Māori or Pacific applicants) over the two most recent years of full-time study.
- Identified a suitable project and supervisor from the faculty's available projects list.
- Generally, not previously held a Summer Research Scholarship (exceptions for certain faculty/external funding).
- Not employed as a tutor during Summer School or in paid University employment during tenure.
- Not commenced masters, doctoral, or certain taught postgraduate programmes, or completing thesis/dissertation on extension.
- Not enrolled in Certificate of Proficiency, Graduate Diploma, or ineligible masters programmes.
- Must be co-located with supervisor in the same location; no remote or overseas projects.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.