Sheldon Werner Summer Studentships
We are looking forward to welcoming a new cohort of Summer Scholars at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum for the 2026/2027 summer. Auckland Museum’s annual Summer Student Programme is open to promising students from a range of disciplines. Students will be part of a cohort with the programme running for ten weeks over the summer to gain career-relevant experience. Students will have opportunity to train with Museum professionals and will gain an insight into the culture and heritage sector.
Project Desriptions for 2026-2027 Sheldon Werner Summer Studentships are available below.
Applications for the Sheldon Werner Summer Studentships have now closed.
The Summer Studentship will be approximately ten weeks in length, with training running the 16th of November 2026 to the 12th of February 2027, with a break over the Christmas and New Year period.
This is a cohort-style programme, with:
- Tours and talks from staff at Tāmaki Paenga Hira
- Supervision and support from leaders in cultural heritage and research
- A stipend of $7000 that will be awarded to each successful student
Students will be required to sign an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of their scholarship. All students will have the opportunity to produce a brief research report and presentation at the Summer Student Symposium.
Important dates for 2026/2027 are listed below:
Project descriptions released - August 7th
Applications open - August 10th
Application close - September 2nd (5pm NZST)
Assessment day - October 5th
Final selection - October 12th
Studentship starts - November 16th
Summer break - December 14th till January 5th
Studentship ends - February 12th
Applications are open to current tertiary students having completed two years of study. You must be intending to continue your studies in 2027.
If you have any questions about the Summer Student Programme, please email research@aucklandmuseum.com
Applications for the 2026/2027 Sheldon Werner Summer Studentships open on August 10th 2026, and close on September 2nd 2026.
If you have any questions about the Summer Student Programme, please email research@aucklandmuseum.com
Please note, applications fo this programme have now closed. Submitted applications are under review, and successful applicants will be contacted shortly.
Studentships are provided with the support of the Sheldon Werner Charitable Fund, the Wikimedia Foundation Knowledge Equity Fund, MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology, and The J. Barry Ferguson Memorial Trust.