The Nicholas Tarling PhD Memorial Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology 2026

Overview

Eligibility

• Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationals
• Applicant must propose research focused on Southeast Asia and its people, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam.
• Applicant must meet the normal admission requirements and hold an Offer of Place for the AUT Doctoral Programme.
• Applicant must meet AUT's English language proficiency requirements.
• Applicant must have an excellent academic record, strong academic references, and demonstrated research potential.
• Applicant must have a proposed field of study for which AUT can provide appropriate supervision.
• Applicant must preferably be a new doctoral applicant intending to study full-time.
• Applicant may be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or international student. Priority is given to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, particularly where the research benefits New Zealand.
• Applicant must contact potential supervisors before applying to confirm supervision availability.

Benefits

How to Apply

• Apply through the AUT Scholarships Database.
• Submit academic transcripts for previous tertiary study completed outside AUT.
• Submit a personal statement of up to one page outlining motivation for doctoral study and interest in Southeast Asian research.
• Submit a research proposal of up to three pages using the prescribed template.
• Nominate two academic referees through the online application system.

Selection Process

• Applications are assessed by a panel comprising two AUT representatives and one Trust representative.
• The panel's decision is final.