Law School’s Deans Doctoral Scholarship at University of Auckland 2026
The University of Auckland Law School’s Deans Doctoral Scholarship offers full funding to PhD candidates, providing a tax-free stipend of up to NZD 28,200 per year plus domestic fees and health insurance. Open to all nationalities, the award supports up to five students annually for up to three years of full-time study, with no separate application required beyond standard PhD admission.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Law
University
The University of Auckland
Law School’s Deans Doctoral Scholarship at University of Auckland 2026
The University of Auckland Law School’s Deans Doctoral Scholarship was established in 2016 and is funded by the Faculty of Law. It intends to encourage and support academically excellent students to undertake full-time doctoral study on an agreed topic in the Faculty of Law.
Eligibility
- Open to all nationals.
- Available to new applicants applying for admission to a PhD at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law.
- Applicants already enrolled in a PhD at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law are not eligible.
Application Process
No separate application is required.
Value and Duration
Up to five scholarships are awarded annually, based on funding, for up to three years. Each includes a tax-free stipend of up to $28,200 per year, adjusted annually, plus compulsory domestic PhD fees or a contribution toward international fees, and health insurance if applicable. Part-time students receive prorated payments for up to 72 months.
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