The Summer Research Scholarship Programme

Dip your toes into the rewarding world of research with our 10-week Summer Research Scholarship Programme. You will be supported by an academic supervisor and get hands-on in the creation of new knowledge, adding significant value to your CV.

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2024/2025 Programme

Student applications closed on Sunday 15 September 2024. Applicants will be notified of the outcome from early October to 31 October. The Programme runs from 11 November 2024 to 14 February 2025.

Available projects

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Waikato Summer Research Programme

Waikato's Summer Research Scholarship provides $8,000 for 10 weeks of full-time research during C Trimester. Open to undergrads, final-year honours and first-year master's students across disciplines. Includes supervision and course credit.

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Highlights of the 2024/25 Programme

We were pleased to support over 80 students on the 2024/25 Programme with the help of partners including Braemar Charitable Trust, Tauranga City Council, and more.

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Information for industry and partners

The Summer Research Scholarship Programme is all about making a positive impact on our communities and relies on close connections with businesses, industry partners and donors to make these opportunities happen.

Meet some of our recent summer scholars