11 verified phd positions & scholarships in new zealand for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 27 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by Massey University, University of Canterbury and Antarctica New Zealand. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
Antarctica New Zealand · New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand's postgraduate awards support doctoral research relevant to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) · New Zealand
AUT's 1 November 2026 doctoral scholarship round requires applicants to secure doctoral admission and submit a separate scholarship application. The published 2026 stipend rate is indicative.
Massey University · New Zealand
Massey supports doctoral food research through an NZD 50,000 annual scholarship package for graduates of its Singapore Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) programme.
Massey University · New Zealand
Massey's Alumni Doctoral Scholarship is a university award for eligible graduates pursuing doctoral research.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project examines advanced manufacturing approaches for restoring ageing bridges and improving their performance.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project develops data-driven models of braided river morphodynamics. Hosted by University of Canterbury in Christchurch. Apply by 27 October 2026.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project investigates geothermal hydrogenotrophs in Aotearoa New Zealand for renewable hydrogen biomanufacturing.
Victoria University of Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington's Research Mobilisation Doctoral Scholarship supports research with a mobilisation focus.
Massey University · New Zealand
The Sir Paul Callaghan scholarship supports doctoral research in chemistry and physics at Massey's Manawatū campus.
University of Auckland · New Zealand
Auckland considers eligible doctoral admission applicants for its university scholarships. Hosted by University of Auckland in Auckland. Apply by 1 November 2026 next round.
University of Otago · New Zealand
Otago's Doctoral Scholarship supports selected research students with a living stipend and domestic-rate tuition.