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Dr Andrew Greer Excellence in Māori Health Research Scholarship

Scholarship details

Dr Andrew Greer Excellence in Māori Health Research Scholarship
Study levels Degree, Honours
Value NZ$10,000
Close date Monday, 6 October 2025
Ethnicities Maori
Domestic/international Domestic Only

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Established in 2021 by the University of Otago with support from a generous donation by the Greer family and friends, the scholarship is named after Dr Andrew Greer, a Consultant in the Intensive Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital who passed away suddenly in January 2019. Dr Greer, of Ng膩ti Kahungunu descent, had a particular interest in positive health outcomes for M膩ori.

Entry requirements

Applicant must be a current undergraduate University of Otago Health Sciences student wishing to undertake an honours year, or pursue other programmes of post-graduate study in the year following application; a student, M膩ori or non-M膩ori, wishing to further their research in an area specific to M膩ori health and wellbeing. If the applicant is a junior doctor, it is not a requirement that they are a graduate of the University of Otago. The following factors shall be considered in selecting the Scholarship: academic performance in the years preceding application; other potential to conduct excellent research, as evidenced by research or relevant work positions held, publications, academic references.