Six scholarships are available for Pacific students to attend a five day course in social research course next year.

The course, run by the New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research and the New Zealand Social Statistics Network, will cover how to use qualitative and quantitative research method.

It will be held at the University of Auckland from February 25 to March 1.

To be eligible, applicants must be of Pacific heritage, and be undertaking either a stage three course or postgraduate study at the University of Auckland, AUT or the University of Otago.

Recipients must attend the course for the full five days and write a short blog outlining how they will use these skills to further their research expertise and careers.

There are four places for Auckland-based students and two places for Otago-based students.

The award for Otago students will also include return flights to Auckland and accommodation in Auckland as well as morning and evening meals.

Lunch is provided for all students who attend the course.

Interested students should download the application form the link below.

The main points

  • Six scholarships are available for Pacific students to attend a five day course in social research course next year.
  • The course, for postgraduate students, will be held at the University of Auckland from February 25 to March 1.

For more information

Application form