University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension
Find information on the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension, including how to apply.
The eligibility criteria for the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension have changed.
Key changes include requirements for a student to:
- hold a doctoral scholarship worth at least 75%, rather than at least 80%, of the value of the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship
- hold a doctoral scholarship of 36 months' duration (full-time equivalent) [rather than 24-36 months]
- be due to have completed no more than 42 months of full-time equivalent enrolment by the conclusion of a doctoral scholarship extension
Additional eligibility requirements apply; please consult the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension Regulations for full details.
Any student whose doctoral scholarship expires no later than 30 June 2024 and who would have been eligible under the old scheme to apply for a scholarship extension up to and including 31 March 2024 may be considered for a doctoral scholarship extension under eligibility, selection and duration conditions consistent with the old scheme provided they apply no later than 31 March 2024 and satisfy the eligibility criteria of the old scheme on the date of application.
Current holders of University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extensions are not affected by the changes.
If you hold a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship or if you have been receiving external funding, you may be eligible to apply for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.
This Extension is for up to 6 months and is paid at the same rate as a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, i.e. $33,825 p.a. stipend in 2024 plus full fees and international health insurance, if applicable.
Foreign government/agency funding is not eligible for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.
You can apply from around 3 months before the end date of your current funding.
Please read the University of Auckland Doctoral Extension Regulations below for full eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
Endorsements of your progress and date and timeline to submission of your thesis will be required from both your supervisor and your Academic Head.
For more information, read the University of Auckland Doctoral Extension Regulations.
If you are a full-time PhD student beginning your fourth and final year of enrolment, you can apply to have your enrolment split into two six-month blocks. For more information, visit Split enrolment for doctoral candidates.
How to apply for a Doctoral Scholarship Extension
Applications for extensions can be made at University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.
- Submitted applications will be collected for review every two weeks. Our office will liaise with the School of Graduate Studies to add a copy of your most recent annual report.
- Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and review. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.
- Applications are considered by the Scholarships Committee.
If you have any questions that are not covered in the guidelines, please contact our Student Support Team.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However, the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension regulations take precedence over all other material.
You are strongly advised to read the scholarship regulations for complete information, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for scholarship consideration, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and selection criteria.