Postgraduate Research Scholarship - open for applications
The Trust is delighted to announce, in association with Victoria University of Wellington, that applications have opened for the Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust Postgraduate Research Scholarship. The scholarship, established to celebrate Ōtari’s Centenary Year, is for postgraduate study related to native terrestrial biota.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in either a Master’s Research programme or Doctoral programme.
- Applicants research must include some aspect of our terrestrial biota (preferably plants, fungi or invertebrates) and could include either a science or te ao Māori approach.
- Applications researching historical, sociological and cultural aspects of either our biota, native bush reserves, or botanic/native plant gardens are also eligible.
Study area(s): Humanities and Social Sciences; Science
Scholarship level: Doctoral; Master’s Research
Closing date(s): 30 April
Tenure: One year
Award for: International; Domestic
Number offered: One
Value: $5,000 (subject to available funds)
For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/Otari-wiltons-bush-trust-postgraduate-research-scholarship
Posted: 6 April 2026