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.
Available projects
Waikato Summer Research Programme
Waikato's Summer Research Scholarship provides $8,000 for 10 weeks of full-time research during C Trimester. Open to undergrads, final-year honours and first-year master's students across disciplines. Includes supervision and course credit.
Highlights of the 2025/26 Programme
We were pleased to support over 84 students on the 2025/26 Programme with the help of partners including Braemar Charitable Trust, CRF Heinhold Funds, Tauranga City Council, 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.
Meet some of our recent summer scholars
Taryn Farr
Taryn Farr found a potential calling in criminal psychology via Waikato Summer Research Scholarships on crime, despite initial plans.
Sophia Harrison
Sophia connects Māori Studies, Psychology, and Human Geography. Summer research deepened her appreciation for the people-environment whakapapa relationship.
Robbie Maris
Two Waikato Summer Research Scholarships gave Robbie Maris research process insights and career ideas for his unique Economics/Chemistry degree path.
Sarah Hall
Waikato PhD student Sarah Hall investigates how better communication can boost science engagement and understanding.
Jessie Burnette
Jessie Burnette's summer research analysed persuasive language (directives) in #Covid19nz Twitter posts.
David Simes
David Simes' Summer Research found 2020's emergency online learning distressed students and disrupted study habits.
Caleb Crosbie
Waikato Summer Scholar Caleb Crosbie shares his experience researching coastal environmental change and how it shaped his master's study plans.