Lincoln University Pacific Food Production Systems PhD Scholarship 2026
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Fully funded Lincoln University PhD for Pacific Islander applicants: NZ$35,000 a year for three years plus annual tuition fees. Research Pacific food systems, health, culture and climate resilience. Apply by 30 November 2026.
Lincoln University is recruiting a doctoral researcher for a Royal Society Te Apārangi-funded project on how Pacific food production knowledge can support health, cultural identity, dignity and ecological resilience. The student can help shape research with communities in the Pacific Islands and the Aotearoa New Zealand diaspora. The project brings together Traditional Ecological Knowledge, food-production sciences, climate adaptation, One Health and community-led mixed methods. This is a research-only PhD normally lasting three years in New Zealand. Apply by emailing a CV and cover letter to Julie.ward@lincoln.ac.nz. Check the official project page for the latest instructions and direct contact details.
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Benefits
NZ$35,000 annual stipend for three years, plus annual tuition fees.
Eligibility summary
Open to Pacific Islanders. Applicants should ideally have an Honours degree or research Master’s in a relevant social science or science field.
Requirements
Interest in Pacific community wellbeing, food systems, water or climate adaptation; ability to work independently and collaboratively; analytical and mixed-methods or fieldwork skills. Respectful experience with rural Pacific Island communities is desirable. Publications are preferred but not essential.
Documents required
Email a CV and cover letter to Julie.ward@lincoln.ac.nz by 30 November 2026.
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