Location: New Zealand
Program: Postgraduate – PhD in Economics
Eligibility: International student
Duration: Up to 36 months
Deadline: April 30, 2026
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The Kelliher Economics Foundation PhD Scholarship in Economics is a prestigious and substantial award of up to NZ$42,000 per annum for up to 36 months, offered every two years at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, to support one outstanding New Zealand citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in a PhD in Economics. Established in 2012 and funded by the Kelliher Charitable Trust, the scholarship reflects the Trust’s longstanding interest in promoting the economic well-being of New Zealanders, and aims to support doctoral research in economics that contributes meaningfully to understanding and improving economic outcomes in New Zealand. Applications are submitted online through the University of Auckland’s scholarship portal, and all sections of the application form including any required references or endorsements must be completed by the midnight closing date of April 30, 2026.
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading research university and is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. The Auckland Business School, within which the Department of Economics sits, is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious business and economics faculties, holding AACSB accreditation and offering outstanding postgraduate programmes in economics, finance, and related disciplines. With a strong tradition of rigorous economic research and close engagement with policy-relevant questions facing New Zealand and the wider Pacific region, the university’s economics department provides an ideal environment for the doctoral research this scholarship is designed to support.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Up to NZ$42,000 per annum for up to 36 months of full-time PhD study
- One scholarship offered every two years
- Supports PhD research contributing to the economic well-being of New Zealanders
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be enrolled full-time in a PhD in Economics at the University of Auckland
- Must apply online through the University of Auckland’s scholarship portal by the closing date of April 30, 2026 (midnight); all sections of the application form, including any reference or endorsement requests, must be completed by the deadline
- Must read the official scholarship regulations carefully before applying to confirm full eligibility
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The Kelliher Economics Foundation PhD Scholarship in Economics is awarded by a selection committee that reviews all eligible applications submitted by the April 30, 2026 deadline, selecting one outstanding recipient based on the quality and relevance of the applicant’s doctoral research in Economics, their academic achievement and demonstrated research potential, and the alignment of their research with the Kelliher Charitable Trust’s purpose of promoting the economic well-being of New Zealanders; as only one scholarship is offered every two years, competition is particularly strong and applicants are encouraged to submit the most comprehensive and compelling application possible, checking the form early to ensure all required references and endorsements are arranged well in advance of the closing date.
How to Apply
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