AUT Nicholas Tarling Memorial PhD Scholarship in Southeast Asia Studies — 2026
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
AUT offers one NZ$10,000 one-year award for PhD research focused on Southeast Asia. This is partial support for study costs, not a tuition or full-living-cost scholarship. Apply by 30 November 2026.
The Nicholas Tarling Memorial PhD Scholarship supports doctoral research at Auckland University of Technology focused on Southeast Asia and its people, especially but not exclusively history. One award of NZ$10,000 is offered for one year to help defray university attendance costs. New full-time doctoral applicants are preferred. The award does not state that it covers tuition. Applicants should contact a potential supervisor and secure an AUT doctoral Offer of Place before submitting the scholarship application through the AUT Scholarships Database.
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Benefits
One NZ$10,000 award for one year, paid monthly toward study-related expenses. This is partial funding; tuition and complete living costs are not stated as covered. Part-time study may be approved exceptionally with a pro-rated award.
Eligibility summary
Applicants may be New Zealand citizens, permanent residents or international students. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents have priority, but international candidates may apply, especially when their research benefits New Zealand. Research must concern Southeast Asia and its people. An AUT doctoral Offer of Place and suitable supervision are required.
Requirements
Strong academic record, good academic references and research potential; meet AUT doctoral admission and English-language requirements. The recipient must normally live in New Zealand and study full-time at AUT during the award.
Documents required
Transcripts for previous tertiary study outside AUT; personal statement of up to one page; research proposal of up to three pages using the portal template; two academic reference statements requested through the application system.
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