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
View projects for 2023/2024
Applications closed on 17 September 2023. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by early October and the programme runs from 13 November 2023 to 09 February 2024.
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The University of Waikato Summer Research Programme
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Investigating the temperature tipping point of the marine biosphere
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Lock down and the impacting on learning
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Blending science and economics
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Understanding criminal minds
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Pandemic polarisation on social media
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The importance of science communication
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Research explores Indigenous approaches to sustainability
All about the programme
The University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship offers $8,000 to promising undergraduates, final-year honours, and first-year master’s students for a 10-week full-time research experience during C Trimester. Available in various disciplines, students receive supervision and enroll in a credit-bearing paper.
Highlights of the 2022/23 Programme
We were pleased to support 75 students on the 2022/23 Programme with the help of partners including Scion, Braemar Charitable Trust, Te Whatu Ora, and more.
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.
