Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Restrictions
This project will examine how Massey supports connection, networking and research community-building for doctoral researchers. It will map existing opportunities across colleges, campuses and study modes, identifying strengths, gaps, duplication and unmet needs.
The project will consider peer, disciplinary, interdisciplinary, professional, industry, community, alumni and Māori research networks, with particular attention to fostering connection in Massey's distributed and digitally connected environment. Both literature and benchmarking will inform the project.
Output
A postgraduate researcher networking and community development landscape analysis, including a map of existing opportunities, recommendations for improving visibility and access, scoping of best practice for networking and development opportunities and scenarios, opportunities and skills gap analysis, and recommendations for future investment and development.
What you'll be studying
You will have experience in independent research as part of a masters or doctoral degree, and will have been enrolled at Massey University in 2026.
Students from the the broad discipline of Humanities and Social Sciences may be given preference, but you are encouraged to apply if you feel you can deliver on the project outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
You will have recently undertaken postgraduate research at Massey University. Ideally you will be a Master's or Doctoral student who has recently submitted your thesis for examination.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a brief outline of the research topic you have or are undertaking at Massey (maximum 200 words), including the current status of your research project (for example, completed or under examination)
- a statement explaining your interest in the proposed research project, and how your skills and experience have prepared you to undertake the project successfully
- your current CV
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient we will consider your experience and expected ability to deliver on the proposed research project. Shortlisted applicant’s may be invited to an interview.