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John Bassett Hunter Research Scholarship

Scholarship details

John Bassett Hunter Research Scholarship
Study levels Ph D
Value $35,000 (SFA) per annum, this scholarship will cover tuition fees for 3 years and remaining funds to be paid as a monthly stipend.
Close date Saturday, 1 November 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

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The John Bassett Hunter Research Scholarship was established in 2019 through a bequest from Mr Hunter who died in December 2018. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage postgraduate research in any discipline of the biological sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Entry requirements

Candidates must be enrolled, or intending to enrol, (full time) in a PhD in the School of Biological Sciences at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of the scholarship. Candidates must be conducting research in any of the biological sciences which has the potential to benefit the health of New Zealand's people and environment. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents only.