University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships 2026, New Zealand

Summary

The University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship (UoADS) is a prestigious and competitive funding scheme designed to support high-achieving doctoral candidates. Awarded in four rounds each year, the scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including a tax-free stipend and tuition fee coverage, to help students focus on their research excellence.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Description

The University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship aims to enhance the university’s research impact and excellence. For 2026, the scholarship includes an annual stipend of $35,468, which is subject to an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to maintain its real value. In addition to the stipend, the scholarship covers full tuition fees for up to 42 months and the compulsory health insurance charge for single international students where applicable.

Research Areas

Scholarships are available across all faculties and research institutes, including:

• Arts and Education
• Business and Economics
• Engineering and Design
• Law
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Science
• Auckland Bioengineering Institute
• Liggins Institute
• Specialized Research Centres (e.g., Cancer Research, Climate, Brain Research)

Eligibility and Qualifications

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be applying for a doctoral programme at the University of Auckland.
• Guaranteed Scholarships: Māori and Pacific applicants who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents with a GPA of 7.0 or above from a New Zealand university qualifying programme are guaranteed a scholarship upon being offered a place in a doctoral programme.
• General Applicants: Selection is based on academic merit, research potential, and alignment with faculty-specific research strategies.
• Applicants must not have already enrolled in their doctoral programme before the scholarship outcome is determined.

How to Apply

The application process is integrated into the admissions system:

1. No Separate Application: You do not need to submit a separate application for the scholarship.
2. Admission Application: When applying for admission to your chosen doctoral programme, you will find a section to confirm if you wish to be considered for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.
3. Personal Profile: Applicants may disclose information regarding disability, Rainbow community membership, or refugee background in their personal identity profile to be considered under equity and inclusion objectives.

Important Dates (2026 Rounds)

Apply Link

For further details and to begin your admission application, visit the official university portal: University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships Official Page