The University of Waikato Summer Research Programme
What's involved?
Summer scholars will have the opportunity to work full-time on a research project for a ten-week period during the C Trimester (November-February) under the supervision of well-established researchers at the University of Waikato.
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are open to students currently enrolled at any New Zealand University (or other tertiary provider) in an undergraduate or Honours degree, or taught postgraduate papers. Students are not eligible if they are currently enrolled in a PhD or have commenced a Masters Research thesis.
Download the Summer Research Scholarship Regulations for all eligibility criteria.
What is it worth?
Numerous scholarships are offered in various disciplines over the summer period with a stipend of $8,000.
Scholars are also enrolled in a credit-bearing paper over C Trimester, which in most cases can form part of their degree programme. The paper code will be confirmed prior to the scholar commencing the programme and is at the discretion of the Division/Faculty/School.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Summer Research Scholarship Programme, follow the steps outlined in our How to Apply guide. If you are a current student, you can skip to step 3.
Available projects
Projects for 2024/2025 available will be displayed below.
Te Kura Toi School of Arts
Projects to be confirmed.
School of Psychological and Social Sciences
Projects to be confirmed.
School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy
Projects to be confirmed.
School of Social Sciences
Te Ngira Institute for Population Research
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Huataki Waiora School of Health
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Kura Mata Ao School of Engineering
Projects to be confirmed.
Au Reikura School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao: The Environmental Research Institute
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Mata Punenga o Te Kotahi: Te Kotahi Research Institute
Projects to be confirmed
Projects to be confirmed.
Projects to be confirmed.
Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning
Projects to be confirmed
Work-Integrated Learning
Projects to be confirmed
Te Mata Punenga o Te Kotahi: Te Kotahi Research Institute
Projects to be confirmed
Projects to be confirmed.