Partial PhD / Doctorate

The Nicholas Tarling PhD Memorial Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology 2026

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Award

Partial

Awards

—

Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Nicholas Tarling PhD Memorial Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) supports PhD research focused on Southeast Asia and its people. Offered by AUT, it provides partial funding of NZD 10,000 for one year to doctoral candidates whose work explores the region's history, culture, politics, migration, heritage, language, religion, international relations, or social change. The scholarship is open to all nationalities, including Indian students, and is tenable at AUT in New Zealand. To be eligible, applicants must propose research on Southeast Asia, hold an Offer of Place for the AUT Doctoral Programme, meet AUT's English language proficiency requirements, and have an excellent academic record with strong references. They must contact potential supervisors before applying to confirm supervision availability. Applications are submitted through the AUT Scholarships Database, with academic transcripts, a personal statement, a research proposal, and two academic referees required.

Eligibility

Applicant must propose research focused on Southeast Asia and its people, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam.
Applicant must meet the normal admission requirements and hold an Offer of Place for the AUT Doctoral Programme.
Applicant must meet AUT's English language proficiency requirements.
Applicant must have an excellent academic record, strong academic references, and demonstrated research potential.
Applicant must have a proposed field of study for which AUT can provide appropriate supervision.
Applicant must preferably be a new doctoral applicant intending to study full-time.
Applicant may be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or international student. Priority is given to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, particularly where the research benefits New Zealand.
Applicant must contact potential supervisors before applying to confirm supervision availability.

Benefits

NZD 10,000 for one year.
The scholarship supports expenses related to attendance at the University.
The stipend is paid monthly into the recipient's nominated bank account and is not paid retrospectively.

How to apply

Apply through the AUT Scholarships Database.
Submit academic transcripts for previous tertiary study completed outside AUT.
Submit a personal statement of up to one page outlining motivation for doctoral study and interest in Southeast Asian research.
Submit a research proposal of up to three pages using the prescribed template.
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/the-nicholas-tarling-phd-memorial-scholarship-at-auckland-university-of-technology