LLM Research scholarship

Closing Date 30 Sept 2025
Key details

Value $22,000

Study level(s) Postgraduate (Research)

Subject area(s) Law

Applications are invited for an LLM Research Scholarship at Te Piringa Faculty of Law, University of Waikato.

The successful candidate will work with Professor Claire Breen on a Marsden-funded project, “Protecting Children’s Bodily Integrity and Human Rights.” This interdisciplinary research explores intersex human rights and healthcare, with a focus on protecting children’s bodily integrity and advancing human rights law.

We strongly encourage applications from:

  • Students who are intersex or have a variation of sex characteristics
  • Māori students
  • Pacific students

This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research, develop advanced legal expertise, and work closely with leading scholars in the field.

Eligibility

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Law. A B+ GPA is expected.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, please send the Required Documents to documents to:

Professor Claire Breen
cbreen@waikato.ac.nz
Te Piringa Faculty of Law
Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato The University of Waikato

Required Documents

  • Full CV including contact details of referees
  • Academic transcript
  • Cover letter explaining your interest in contributing to this research project and commenting on the skills, knowledge and other attributes you would bring.