Applicants must have New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence and have been accepted by a recognised New Zealand tertiary institution.
- Successful scholars are expected to study full-time, unless otherwise agreed to by BRANZ.
- Funding to an individual scholar for PhD studies is limited to 3 years.
- Scholars will also be required to submit a project plan indicating proposed milestones, which must be agreed by BRANZ before the first payment is made. Progress against this plan will need to be certified by your supervisor and communicated through progress updates.
- Scholars will liaise with BRANZ throughout the scholarship duration.
- Scholars are expected to communicate the results of their research to the building and construction sector.
- A scholarship awarded under this scheme carries no connotation of employment by BRANZ Group during the period of the award or at its conclusion.
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