Summer Research Scholarships - information for students

The FMHS Summer Research Scholarship (SRS) gives senior undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a paid, full‑time summer research project with experienced researchers in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS).

These scholarships are a great way to gain real‑world research experience, explore postgraduate study options, and strengthen your future career opportunities

As an FMHS Summer Research Scholar, you will:

• Gain hands-on research experience with academic supervision. 
• Develop research and analytical skills relevant to postgraduate study, and health-related employment.
• Work alongside researchers and other students in active research environments.
• Have opportunities to contribute to research outputs such as presentations or publications.
• Receive a tax free stipend for the duration of the project

To be eligible for a Summer Research Scholarship, applicants must meet the University of Auckland Summer Research Scholarship eligibility requirements, including:

• have completed at least two years of equivalent full‑time study in an undergraduate degree at the time of taking up the scholarship
• be enrolled at the time of application in:
  • an undergraduate degree at a New Zealand university, or
  • a postgraduate Bachelor (Honours) degree or postgraduate diploma programme (where permitted), or 
  • have been enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an international institution in the same calendar year as the application
• have a Scholarship GPA/GPE of 5.50 or above (or 5.00 for Māori applicants or Pacific applicants).
• have identified a clearly defined project and a supervisor willing to supervise the project.
• must not have previously held a Summer Research Scholarship (unless permitted under the regulations).

Full eligibility criteria are set at University level and apply to all applicants:

Applications for FMHS Summer Research Scholarships are made through the University of Auckland Summer Research Scholarship applicationprocess.

Students must follow the step‑by‑step instructions on the University of Auckland How to apply page, which outlines the full application process, required information, and key steps.

Please ensure you read the instructions carefully and that you meet the eligibility requirements before submitting your application. 

If you are successful, you are expected to:

• commit to the project on a full‑time basis for the full 10-week scholarship period
• engage actively with your supervisor and research group 
• meet any reporting requirements specified by FMHS and/or the University.

For any queries on the application process, contact scholarships@auckland.ac.nz