The Auckland Medical Aid Trust Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2004 and is financed by the Auckland Medical Aid Trust to encourage research into social issues concerning being and becoming human, and provides funds for a doctoral candidate at a New Zealand university.

This scholarship provides funds for individuals to undertake research towards a doctoral degree at a New Zealand university.   In New Zealand there are debates around a number of issues that impact on the field of human reproduction — social, medical and technological. This scholarship is designed to further that debate by promoting discussion of the cultural, ethical, legal, and spiritual topics surrounding it.    

Selection criteria:

• In assessing applications for the award the Selection Committee will consider academic merit and alignment with the objectives of the Trust.   The Committee shall also take into account the applicant’s ability and previous experience in the chosen field, particularly as they relate to successful completion of the research within the allocated timetable and the possible outcomes for the benefit of New Zealand.
  

General Information:

How do students apply?
Candidates should complete an application using the Universities NZ online scholarships application website: https://universitiesnz.communityforce.com
Application Form
Regulations
Scholarship Info

Decision makers
The Committee will be convened by the Trust and will consist of the following members: ·                  one or two representatives of the Trust ·                  a senior academic from a New Zealand university in any field relevant to the scholarship (e.g. anthropology, women’s studies, education, philosophy, sociology, etc.).  

How and when do students learn of the decision?
Decision made in December  

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
Projects that intersect with these debates from a number of disciplines across the arts and humanities will be considered, including, but not limited to: bioethics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, Māori studies, education, religion and law.  

Additional information
The Selection Committee will consider projects that intersect with these debates from a number of disciplines across the arts and humanities, including but not limited to: bioethics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, Māori studies, education, religion and law.

Who else has information about this award?
Read the Regulations to understand the scope of the scholarship and to determine your eligibility. Apply online here.

For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact:

Jon Winnall
Scholarships Manager
Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara

PO Box 11915 Wellington 6142

Phone: +64 4 381 8510

Email: jon.winnall@universitiesnz.ac.nz