Arts Summer Research Projects

The Arts Summer Research Scholarship programme offers students the opportunity to work with University of Auckland academics and assist them with a specific project.

The projects provide valuable research experience, enhance your career opportunities and help you think about pursuing postgraduate study.

Applications close Thursday 10 August.

• Conduct a research project under supervision for 10 weeks over the summer months.
• Receive a tax-free stipend of $6,750.
• Open to high-achieving domestic and international students who will have completed at least two years of equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate degree by December 2023
• There are a range of projects you can apply for across languages, politics, history, media and more.

If you meet the below criteria, you may be eligible. 

• You have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree and are either:
• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a New Zealand university at the time you apply for the scholarship
• Or enrolled in a postgraduate bachelor (honours) or postgraduate diploma programme (some faculties) at a New Zealand university at the time you apply for the scholarship
• Or enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an international institution in 2023.

• You have a scholarship GPA/GPE of 6.00 or above (or 5.50 for Māori or Pacific students).
• You haven’t started a masters, doctoral, or taught postgraduate programme (some taught programmes are permitted: check the regulations), or be completing a dissertation or thesis on an extension

See full list of eligibility criteria here. 

Bethany shares her experiences about working on a Summer Research Project. 

Some of our supervisors share their perspective on the Summer Research Programme.