Partial PhD / Doctorate

Marsden PhD Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology 2026

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Marsden PhD Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) 2026 is offered by Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and funded through the Marsden Fund. It supports a PhD research project examining how organisations and their members maintain constructive relationships amid societal, organisational, and individual changes. The scholarship provides NZD 35,000 per year for up to three years and covers tuition fees at the domestic rate plus the compulsory student services fee. It is open to New Zealand nationals, specifically those of New Zealand Māori descent. To be eligible, applicants must have an excellent academic record, strong references, demonstrated research potential, and meet AUT Doctoral Programme entry requirements. They must have a background in management, organisational psychology, human resource management, Māori studies, Indigenous studies, sociology, or a related discipline, with qualitative research experience and cultural expertise. Applicants must reside in Aotearoa New Zealand or be willing to reside there for the duration of the doctorate and commence PhD studies in 2026, preferably in the May intake. Applications are submitted online via the AUT PhD Scholarship application, including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, an expression of interest proposal, and two academic referees.

Eligibility

Applicant must be of New Zealand Māori descent.
Applicant must have an excellent academic record, strong academic references, and demonstrated research potential.
Applicant must meet all AUT Doctoral Programme entry requirements.
Applicant must have an academic and research background in management, organisational psychology, human resource management, Māori studies, Indigenous studies, sociology, or another relevant discipline.
Applicant must have qualitative research experience.
Applicant must have relevant cultural expertise and a commitment to organisational research applying kaupapa Māori research principles.
Applicant must reside in Aotearoa New Zealand or be willing to reside there for the duration of the doctorate.
Applicant must commence their PhD studies in 2026, preferably in the May intake.
Applicant must gain admission to the AUT doctoral programme.

Benefits

NZD 35,000 per year for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Support for tuition fees at the domestic rate plus the compulsory student services fee.

How to apply

Complete the AUT PhD Scholarship application online.
Submit a cover letter of up to one page outlining research experience, motivation, and goals.
Submit a CV of up to two pages.
Provide academic transcripts and certificates for previous tertiary study completed outside AUT.
Submit an expression of interest proposal of up to 1,000 words plus one page of references, covering the proposed topic, rationale, research question, methodology, benefits, and references.
Nominate two academic referees through the online application system.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/marsden-phd-scholarship-at-auckland-university-of-technology