110 Doctoral Positions at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, a prestigious award designed to support outstanding doctoral (PhD) research at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. This scholarship covers a wide range of fields including Architecture, Business and Government, Design, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Music, Technology, and Science.

With three application rounds each year—closing on 1 March, 1 July, and 1 November—the next upcoming deadline from today (March 1, 2026) is July 1, 2026. It is fully funded, providing a generous annual stipend plus tuition fees, and is open to both domestic (New Zealand) and international students who meet the academic criteria. There is no application fee, making it accessible for eligible graduates from any university worldwide to apply alongside their PhD admission. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Host Country: New Zealand, at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Application Deadlines: Three rounds annually – 1 March, 1 July, and 1 November
• Open to All Nationalities
• Number of Awards: Approximately 110 scholarships offered per year.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Financial security: $32,000 NZD annual stipend (tax-free living allowance) to focus on research without money worries.
• Tuition coverage: Full domestic tuition fees paid for up to 3 years, removing cost barriers.
• Access to excellence: World-class facilities, expert supervision, and research resources at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Work-life balance: Allowed up to 600 hours of paid part-time work per year (with approval).
• Flexible options: Part-time enrollment possible for domestic students in special circumstances (pro-rated stipend).
• Overall growth: Supportive environment for personal development and high-quality PhD research.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to graduates from any university planning full-time PhD enrollment at Victoria University of Wellington, or those who have recently started.
• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with first-class honours equivalent or academic distinction.
• Strong academic record, excellent references, research potential, or relevant publications.
• Must be eligible to register as a Doctoral candidate within 3 months of applying.
• Not available to current academic staff at Victoria University or other universities.

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Programs Available:

• Architecture
• Business and Government
• Design
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law
• Music
• Technology
• Science

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How to Apply

• Apply online through the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research website: Apply Here.
• Submit a combined application for PhD admission and the scholarship, including academic records (from other institutions if applicable), references, and supporting documents.

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