Funded PhD Scholarship in New Zealand 2027 Worth NZD 33,000 per Year
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Waikato in New Zealand has opened applications for a funded PhD project titled Fit-for-All Military Footwear for Injury Prevention and NZDF Readiness, which focuses on developing and improving military footwear to reduce injuries and enhance the performance and operational readiness of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel.
This opportunity is one of the funded PhD scholarships in New Zealand, with the selected candidate receiving funding of up to NZD 33,000 per year for up to 36 months, in addition to coverage of tuition fees at the domestic rate and student services fees.
Benefits
The project is linked to the University of Waikato Seeker Doctoral Scholarship, which provides:
- Up to NZD 33,000 per year.
- Funding for up to 36 months.
- Coverage of domestic tuition fees.
- Coverage of the Student Services Fee.
- The opportunity to work on an applied research project in collaboration with the New Zealand Defence Force and industry partners.
- Access to advanced technologies and equipment for motion analysis and biomechanical measurements.
- The opportunity to develop expertise in applied research related to health, performance, and injury prevention.
Eligibility criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Hold a research-based Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Have a qualification in one of the following fields or a related discipline:
- Sport Science.
- Engineering.
- Kinesiology.
- Exercise Physiology.
- Physiotherapy.
- Have an expected academic grade equivalent to A- or higher.
- Be prepared to study full-time.
- Be proficient in spoken and written English.
- Applications are open to both domestic and international students.
- Be prepared to study primarily at the Tauranga campus.
- Be willing to participate in industry-related work or training periods in Waiouru and Palmerston North.
Explore Fully Funded Scholarships
Explore Partially Funded Scholarships
Explore Partially Funded Scholarships