University of Waikato Doctoral Catalyst Scholarship

Not accepting applications
Closing Date 30 Apr 2026
Key details

Value Up to $30,000 per year for up to 30 months + domestic tuition fees and Student Services Fee

Study level(s) Postgraduate (Research)

Subject area(s) Arts, Social Sciences, Business & Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, Environment

This Scholarship is available for all subject areas.

The University of Waikato Catalyst Scholarship offers financial support to outstanding doctoral researchers who are currently enrolled in the mid to late stages of a higher research degree at the University of Waikato. Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional research success, commensurate with their degree stage, throughout research outputs, research leadership and collaboration, and contributions to the wider research community.

Before you submit a formal application to enrol, be sure to read the doctoral application process.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled in the mid to late stages of a higher research degree at the University of Waikato.