University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension

Find information on the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension, including how to apply.

The University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension comprises:

  • a tax-free stipend paid at the same rate as a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, i.e. $34,569 p.a. stipend in 2025 for up to six months FTE
  • tuition fees for up to six months FTE
  • single student Health Insurance compulsory charge, if applicable.

Changes are coming to the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship (UoADS) and the UoADS Extension 

From 1 January 2026, changes to the UoADS and UoADS Extension will come into effect 

  • If your University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship is due to end on or after 1 January 2026, your scholarship will be automatically extended for an additional six months. You will not need to apply for a UoADS Extension as your current scholarship will cover the entire duration you can hold UoADS and UoADS Extension funding e.g. 42 months. 
  • If your University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship is due to end on or before 31 December 2025, you must apply for an Extension by following the instructions below. 
  • If you have been receiving another doctoral scholarship (including external funding), you may be eligible to apply for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension. 

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for consideration you must:

  • hold a doctoral scholarship worth at least 75% of the value of the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship
  • hold a doctoral scholarship of 36 months' duration (full-time equivalent)
  • 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.

Foreign government/agency funding is not eligible for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.

How to apply

Applications for Extensions are made online at University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.

  • You should apply three 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 timeline to submission of your thesis will be required from both your supervisor and your Academic Head.
  • Submitted applications will be collected for review every two weeks
  • Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and review. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.

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.

University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension Regulations

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.