Other postgraduate funding options
Find out about other funding sources available to support you in postgraduate or doctoral study.
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1000minds Decision-Making Scholarship
A Scholarship of $2,000 USD, plus free access to 1000minds software for your project for Masters or PhD research (e.g. thesis, dissertation etc.) where decision-making is central to the research. The research may use multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) / multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tools, but that‘s not a requirement.
1000minds Conjoint Analysis Scholarship
A Scholarship of $2,000 USD, plus free access to 1000minds software for your project for Masters or PhD research (e.g. thesis, dissertation etc.) about or involving the use of conjoint analysis, choice modelling or a discrete choice experiment (DCE).
For more information and to apply visit 1000minds scholarships.
AINSE Scholarships and Awards
The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering offers scholarships and awards annually.
Honours Scholarship
The AINSE Honours Scholarship is A$5,000 for students undertaking an honours project involving the use of nuclear techniques, materials or by using prior AINSE-sponsored research data.
Postgraduate Research Award
The AINSE Postgraduate Research Award is a A$7,500 per annum stipend for students studying their PhD at an AINSE Member University. The Award also provides travel and accommodation support for students to present at conferences, undertake field work or travel to ANSTO facilities.
Residential Student Scholarship
The Residential Student Scholarship is for students who need to stay at an ANSTO facility for a period averaging no less than six months per year, and comprises an A$7,500 stipend and A$5,000 travel support per annum.
For more information on scholarships and grants visit AINSE Scholarships and Awards.
BRANZ Postgraduate Scholarships
BRANZ Inc. offers scholarships for masters and PhD level students undertaking research in fields deemed to be of importance to the building and construction sector. For more information and to apply visit BRANZ Postgraduate Scholarships.
Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Postgraduate Scholarships
The postgraduate program supports and extends the broader research activities of the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. We provide two main types of support - postgraduate (funded) and associate. Scholarships of up to $28,000 per annum are available. All PhD and Masters by Research students whose projects will inform policy or practice in the area of bushfire or natural hazards are encourage to apply to become a Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Associate Student. For more information and to apply visit Bushfire & National Hazards CRC.
Capstone Editing Scholarships
Capstone Editing offers scholarships for both research and taught postgraduate students. For more information and to apply visit Capstone Editing Scholarships.
Coastal Restoration Trust Postgraduate Study Award
The awards provides funds to assist with postgraduate level research to improve knowledge in the field of coastal restoration. The award is usually $2,000 plus expenses to travel and present at the Coastal Restoration Trust Conference. For more information and to apply visit Coastal Restoration Trust Postgraduate Study Award.
Te Papa Atawhai (Department of Conservation) Postgraduate Scholarship
The Department of Conservation offers 10 one-year scholarships worth up to $15,000 each for full-time enrolment in a Masters or Honours degree with a minimum research component of 30 points. Candidates must be undertaking research into a topic identified by DOC as a priority for conservation research. For more information and to apply visit Te Papa Atawhai Postgraduate Scholarship.
finduddannelse.dk Sustainability Scholarship
A €5000 scholarship for masters research in combating climate change - whether it be within clean energy, biology, architecture, economics, business, health, agriculture, law, political science, journalism, anthropology or any other relevant field. For more information and to apply visit finduddannelse.dk Sustainability Scholarship.
German Academic Exchange Services DAAD Scholarships
The DAAD database lists information on various kinds of DAAD funding as well as funding offered by other select organisations for study in Germany. For more information visit the DAAD database.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) Postgraduate Scholarships
The HortNZ Postgraduate Scholarship ($10,000) is available for postgraduate study in horticulture or related fields.
The NZ Fruitgrowers' Charitable Trust Postgraduate Scholarship ($10,000) is available for postgraduate study specifically related to the fruit industry.
Both scholarships also include a professional development programme. See HortNZ Scholarships for more information and to apply.
The Marion Cunningham Memorial Fund Grant
For students engaging in research enhancing veterinary contributions to the welfare and management of New Zealand's wildlife and promoting communication among both veterinarians and non-veterinarians with expertise in wildlife management and research. For more information and to apply visit Marion Cunningham Memorial Fund Grant.
Meat Industry Scholarships
The Meat Industry Association offers four postgraduate scholarships of $10,000 per annum to students enrolled in food sciences, engineering, environmental science, international marketing, process design, industrial innovation or other fields of study that could lead to a career in the meat processing industry. For more information and to apply visit Meat Industry Scholarships.
Mexican Government Scholarship programme for International Students
The Mexican Government offers scholarships for international students to study for masters or doctoral degrees, or graduate level academic mobilty programme in Mexico. For more information and to apply visit Mexican Government Scholarship.
New Zealand Space Scholarship to NASA
The New Zealand Space Scholarship covers internship opportunities at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Silicon Valley, California and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California.
For more information and to apply visit MBIE - New Zealand Space Scholarship to NASA.
New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society Scholarship in Freshwater Research
A $7,500 Scholarship for Masters or Honours degree students researching fundamental or applied science, mātauranga Māori, engineering, law, economics or any other field of relevance in freshwater management and protection. For more information and to apply visit New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society.
New Zealand Institute of Forestry Foundation Scholarships
The NZIF Foundation offers various scholarships, up to a value of $10,000, for university study. For more information and to apply visit NZIF Foundation.
Perpetual Guardian - Legacy of Elizabeth Mary Phillips
The Legacy provides scholarships to support students pursuing qualifications in the field of English at the University of Auckland. New Zealand residents enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts or higher qualifications will be considered. For more information and to apply visit Perpetual Guardian.
Perpetual Guardian - Legacy of Stella Myrtle Cora Baron
The Legacy provides scholarships to support students pursuing Medicine at the University of Auckland. New Zealand residents enrolled in the School of Medicine will be considered. For more information and to apply visit Perpetual Guardian.
Queen Elizabeth II Postgraduate Fellowship
Available to a Māori or non-Māori graduate with excellent academic ability, who plans to research at postgraduate level, in a field that will be of benefit to Māori. For more information and to apply visit Māori Education Trust Tertiary Scholarships.
Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Masters Scholarship
A $5,000 scholarship for thesis or dissertation research at masters level in law, planning, engineering, geography, science, landscape architecture, urban planning or resource management on topics related to the application of resource management in New Zealand. For more information and to apply go to RMLA Masters Scholarship.
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Scholarships
Sylff is a global programme aimed at nurturing leaders who initiate action, overcome differences and address contemporary issues facing our world. Scholarships are offered to students enrolled in research in either a Masters of PhD degree in the broad field of Humanities, Social Sciences or interdisciplinary studies that incorporate Humanities and Social Sciences by focussing on issues such as sustainability or poverty, who demonstrate leadership qualities and high potential for future leadership in either public or private life. For more information and to apply visit Sylff Postgraduate Scholarships.
STONZ Research Grants
Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ), a union for junior doctors, has dedicated 5% of union revenue to help support research. They have made this fund available to university students in any field in the form of a scholarship. Up to $5000 can be awarded to support research projects with relevance to the health workforce (health workforce wellbeing/fatigue, health economics, health informatics, safer working hours and sleep management etc) and $1000 grants available for other clinical research projects. Applications and more information available on the STONZ website at https://www.stonz.co.nz/research/.
Sasakawa Fellowship Fund for Japanese Language Education Postgraduate Scholarships
The fund offers scholarships to students enrolled in masters or doctoral research in Japanese studies, preferably a topic related to Japanese Language or its teaching. For more information and to apply visit Sasakawa Postgraduate Scholarships.
Transport Research Scholarships
Te Manatū Waka–Ministry of Transport and Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency have established, and jointly fund, the Transport Research Scholarships. The scholarships were established to support students undertaking postgraduate research focusing on transport and its role and impact on Aotearoa New Zealand society. Applications are sought from candidates whose research focuses on the topics, questions or strategic priorities of importance to the funders as described in Appendices 1–3 of the Regulations. Applications close on 31 October 2023. For more information and to apply visit Transport Research Scholarships.
The Yenching Academy Scholarships
The Yenching Academy is an elite residential college of Peking University, offering an “intensive Master’s in China Studies program of interdisciplinary courses that will allow students to understand Chinese history and culture, as well as contemporary issues in China’s development”.
“Yenching Scholars will be a diverse group of talented young leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, innovative thought, and a commitment to the betterment of society.”
University of Auckland graduates and current students are eligible to apply for a Yenching Academy Scholarship to study the Master in China Studies programme. Yenching Scholars receive a fellowship that covers tuition, fees, accommodation and living costs.
For more information, visit Yenching Academy Scholarships.