Posted 6/22/09
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
Barry Spicer and Owen G Glenn PhD Scholarship
MSA Charitable Trust PhD Scholarship
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's foremost
research-led university. Recently it was ranked in the top
one percent in the world by Times Higher Education. The
University of Auckland Business School (UABS) has
outstanding staff conducting research at the leading edge
of their fields. The School is located in the city
of Auckland which was ranked 4th in the world in the
latest Mercer Human Resource Consulting quality of living
survey.
PHD SCHOLARSHIPS:
The purpose of both scholarships is to fund outstanding
postgraduate students who have been admitted or are seeking
admission to the PhD programme in the Business School to
undertake research on a topic which has the potential to
impact on New Zealand business and/or business development
in a globalised world. Specifically, following the
relocation of the New Zealand Asia Institute to the UABS,
and the development of its core research programme
applications from candidates with research interests in the
in the following areas are sought: New Zealand business
engagement with Asia (especially, but not necessarily,
China); Asian business engagement with New Zealand;
emerging trade architecture and integration in Asia-Pacific
(including free trade agreements); economic development,
entrepreneurship and sustainability in Asia. The value of
the scholarships will normally be NZ$25,000 per annum
for three years, as well as tuition fees, subject to
satisfactory progress from year to year. For exceptional
candidates, the value of the Barry Spicer and Owen G Glenn
PhD Scholarship may be raised to NZ$30,000. More than one
award may be made for both scholarships.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful applicants must meet the PhD entry requirements
of the University of Auckland, and demonstrate potential to
undertake and complete PhD research at a world class level.
International students should visit:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/io
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:
Applicants will first be required to submit an online
Expression of Interest:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/future-postgraduates/fp-how-to-apply
They should indicate in the Expression of Interest that
they wish to be considered for the above scholarships, and
whether they wish to be considered for admission
irrespective of the scholarship application result.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit further
information, including a more detailed proposal, names and
addresses of two referees, and possibly examples of written
work, and final shortlisted applicants will be interviewed
either face-to-face, or by video or telephone.
Expressions of interest must be completed by 19 June 2009.
It is intended to make final selections one month after the
closing date, with the expectation that successful
applicants will begin their study as soon after selection
as possible. Recipients will be affiliated both with an
appropriate department of UABS, and the New Zealand Asia
Institute.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For additional information, contact:
CONTACT: Dr John Montgomery
Postgraduate and Research Manager
Email: MAILTO:john.montgomery@auckland.ac.nz