Your PReSS account
Postgraduate Research Student Support (PReSS) funding is provided by the University of Auckland to assist with the provision of financial support for doctoral research that is not funded by other sources.
PReSS Account Policy
All new doctoral candidates should familiarise themselves with Postgraduate Research Student Support funding (PReSS) by reading the PReSS Account Policy and Procedures.
In the appendix, you will find details of the amounts allocated according to subject area and which are approved by the Graduate Research Committee when you enrol.
Note: If you have questions about your PReSS Account, you can contact the Group Services Team in your Faculty/LSRI.
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
Practical steps
Usage queries
- Can I use PReSS Account funds to cover proofreading expenses?
- Why can’t I buy books, DVDs or subscriptions with my PReSS account funding?
- Can I use PReSS funding to cover carer expenses?
- Am I required to book my travel through Orbit, the University’s preferred supplier?
- What can I use my PReSS account for after submitting my doctoral thesis?