Wellington Doctoral Scholarships 2026
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington
(Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington)
Program Location
• Wellington
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarships 2026 are fully funded PhD scholarships offered by Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.
These prestigious scholarships support outstanding doctoral candidates from around the world to pursue high-quality research across a wide range of disciplines. The programme is research-intensive and designed to foster academic excellence, innovation, and global impact.
The scholarship provides financial support for up to three years of full-time doctoral study, covering tuition fees and offering a generous annual stipend to support living costs.
Victoria University of Wellington is known for its strong research culture, world-class faculty, and location in New Zealand’s capital city—offering students access to government institutions, research organizations, and international networks.
This opportunity is ideal for academically excellent candidates with strong research potential who wish to undertake a PhD in a dynamic and globally connected research environment.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to domestic and international students
• Must intend to enroll full-time in a PhD programme at Victoria University of Wellington
• Excellent academic record (equivalent to First-Class Honours or a strong Master’s degree)
• Strong research proposal aligned with faculty expertise
• Demonstrated research potential
• Meet the University’s English language requirements (if applicable)
Program Benefits
Funding package includes:
• Annual stipend of NZD 32,000
• Full tuition fee coverage
• Funding for up to 3 years
• Access to high-level research supervision
• Integration into a vibrant academic research community
• Opportunity to conduct impactful, globally relevant research
Program Level
• Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Field of Study
• Architecture
• Business & Government
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Law
• Science
• Education
• Creative Arts
(Available across most academic disciplines offered at the university)
31 maart 2026