Information about the Postgraduate Field Research Awards
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The Postgraduate Field Research Awards are available to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents that are undertaking field research in developing countries as part of the requirements of a New Zealand-based Masters Degree or Doctorate in a field related to international development.
The Award's Goal
The Award aims to enhance New Zealand's contribution to international development knowledge and practice through the promotion of quality student research and analysis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Available to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- For students that are undertaking research as part of the requirements of a New Zealand-based Masters Degree or Doctorate in a field related to international development.
- Research should take place over a minimum of four weeks between the period of January 2010 to December 2010.
- The application must be made using the official guidelines and application form (downloadable) below.
Award Amounts
Each Award will be for a maximum of $5,000 for Doctoral students and $3,500 for Masters students.
2009/10 Award applications
Applications for the 2009/10 round have now closed. Applications for the 2010/11 round will open in mid-2010. Information about how to apply will be available on this website.
Guidelines and Application Form
Please note the applications for the 2009/10 round have now closed. The guidelines and application form are on the website for information only purposes.
The downloadable Guidelines and Application Form set out the Award scheme's:
- goal and objectives
- selection criteria
- eligible costs
- selection process
- specific conditions applying to payment
- format for applications
Download the guidelines and application form here: 
PFRA - Guidelines and Application form | Doc 145kb
All queries, correspondence and applications should be addressed to:
Terence Wood
Research and Information Analyst
Postgraduate Field Research Awards
Strategy, Advisory and Evaluation Group (SAEG)
New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID)
163-175 Featherston Street, Private Bag 18-901
Wellington 6001
New Zealand
Email | nzaidresearch@mfat.govt.nz
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