The Auckland Museum Institute Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
The Auckland Museum Institute Postgraduate Scholarship Programme at Auckland Museum supports postgraduate students undertaking research aligned to the priorities of Auckland Museum. Scholarships are valued at $6,000 each.
The scholarships are open to students who are undertaking research in an area that is relevant to the Museum’s collections and/or practices and who are currently enrolled in a fulltime research-based Masters or PhD at a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Successful candidates could receive the opportunity to work closely with the Museum’s collections, resources and staff. Students will be matched with a mentor from Auckland Museum to support their research and their experience with Auckland Museum.
Funding for the Auckland Museum Institute Postgraduate Scholarship Programme has been generously awarded by the Auckland Museum Institute.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN FROM 20 JULY 2026 TO 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
Full applications by invitation following review of expression of interest
FULL APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 OCTOBER 2026
2026 Awards
The application process has two stages:
1. Expression of Interest (EOI)
Complete the expression of interest form below and submit by 5PM 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
2. Full Application (by invitation only)
Following review of the EOIs, shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application. Invited applicants will receive feedback on their EOI and a link to the full application form. Full application forms must be submitted by 5PM 26 OCTOBER 2026, together with:
* A letter of support from your supervisor
* A short CV
* Your academic transcript
* Proof of enrolment
CLOSING DATE 5PM 26 OCTOBER 2026
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in postgraduate study at a New Zealand tertiary institution. While the Award may be co-tenured with other grants the recipient may not have received prior postgraduate scholarships from Auckland Museum. For a full list of all eligibility criteria please refer to the terms and conditions document at the bottom of this page.
Criteria for Selection
Applicants will be assessed on the merit of their application. The selection process may include an interview with a panel of staff from Auckland Museum and the Auckland Museum Institute Council.
Scholarship recipients will be selected in accordance with the following criteria:
* Cultural competency, in connection to the Museum’s unique cultural identity where applicable.
* Academic excellence and the potential to succeed in the proposed research.
* Alignment of research to the Museum’s collections, practices, or research priorities.
* Likelihood of the scholarship to support the applicant’s proposed course of study and research.
* Likelihood of the scholarship contributing to new development opportunities or research findings for Māori and/or Pasifika students, where applicable.
Terms and Conditions
An example agreement that successful candidates will be required to sign, is provided below. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
