Scholarship
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)
A prestigious scholarship for international students to pursue doctoral research at New Zealand universities. It covers tuition, living expenses, and health insurance for three years.
About this scholarship
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) is offered by New Zealand Government at phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, NZ$25,000/year living stipend, and health insurance, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, NZ$25,000/year living stipend, and health insurance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International students with high academic standing applying for PhD programs in New Zealand.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- New Zealand Government
- Award
- Full tuition, NZ$25,000/year living stipend, and health insurance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-28