2025 PhD Scholarship Applications open Monday 24 February and close Monday 31 March 5pm
The Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Māori (NPM) Futures Programme supports promising Māori students at the senior undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, aiming to grow a skilled Māori researcher workforce for Aotearoa New Zealand. The programme focuses on developing the next generation of Māori research leaders who can set and pursue impactful research that contributes to building a flourishing future for Māori.
Our PhD Scholarship grant is a key strategy in achieving this goal. Many of our past recipients have successfully completed doctoral and post-doctoral studies, joined influential research teams, taken on academic or professional research roles in universities and Crown Research Institutions, or started their own research consultancies. NPM’s programme is a proven and excellent pathway for fostering Māori research talent.
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Natalie Netzler is investigating the anti-viral properties of Samoan plants and is interested in researching the anti-viral properties of rongoā, in partnership with Māori practitioners.
Neuroscientist Nicole Edwards is establishing her own lab at the University of Auckland and is eager to tautoko students interested in a career in brain research.
AUT senior lecturer Deborah Heke encourages wāhine Māori to cherish their connection with te taiao.