University of Otago · New Zealand
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
Main Otago doctoral scholarship open to domestic and international candidates.
Rolling Rolling
DestinationNew Zealand
Degree levelPhD, Professional Doctorate
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineRolling
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Domestic and international doctoral applicants
Minimum qualification Normally seeking a first doctoral qualification and meeting Otago doctoral admission criteria
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Strong academic/research record appropriate to proposed doctorate
Eligible fields of study Doctoral fields across the University of Otago
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Doctoral programme requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Domestic-rate tuition waiver for 36 months
Stipend NZ$34,128 per annum under current published rate
Travel support Not standard
Insurance Not covered
Other benefits Applications can be submitted anytime; competitive allocation rounds in March, June, September and November
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Rolling
Applications are accepted anytime and considered in quarterly rounds.
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