Conservation research in this context is interpreted broadly and includes a range of disciplines and perspectives, for example biophysical sciences, the social sciences, and Te Ao Māori thinking.
It covers the biodiversity, visitor and heritage related responsibilities of the Department of Conservation (DOC).
The purpose of these scholarships is to help achieve New Zealand’s conservation goals.
2024/25 application round
|
Name |
Tertiary Qualification |
Tertiary Organisation |
Research Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Samantha Dryden |
MSc (Conservation and Ecology) |
Lincoln University |
Lizard populations on Kaitorete and their ecological role as Muehlenbeckia astonii seed dispersers |
|
Ashleigh Stanners |
MSc (Molecular and Cellular Bio) |
University of Waikato |
Bats, bugs, and biodiversity: dietary DNA metabarcoding of New Zealand long-tailed bats in plantation forests. |
|
Yi-Pei Chung |
MSc (Ecology) |
University of Otago |
Investigating rodent impacts on Rakiura’s lizard fauna and movement ecology of harlequin gecko |
Scholarship details
The scholarships are for Masters students undertaking the research component of their degree at an approved institution. Full-time and part-time students are eligible.
The three scholarships are worth up to $15,000 each. Full-time students are funded for one year and part-time students are funded for up to two years.
Selection criteria
The selection committee awarded scholarships based on the following criteria:
- relevance of the research thesis topic to Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation's research priorities
- demonstrating the implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, by providing endorsement of the relationship and engagement with the iwi, hapū and whānau of the area the research is specified (or the intention to engage by providing a plan)
- academic merit
- genuine interest in research topic and evidence of commitment to conservation science.
Research priorities
DOC's Biodiversity, Hertiage and Visitor research priorities
Programme closed
This postgraduate scholarship programme is now closed and there will be no future application rounds.
Previous application rounds
2023 successful applicants
2023 research priorities
2022 successful applicants
2022 research priorities
2021 successful applicants
2021 research priorities
2020 successful applicants
2020 research priorities
Contact
For general queries about the scholarships, email Lakshila Abeysekara labeysekara@doc.govt.nz