Maori & Psychology Research Unit Graduate Research
Scholarships 2013
“To facilitate the professional development of Māori researchers and to continue
to develop future leaders in Māori focused research and psychology”.
MPRU Graduate Research Scholarships
The Maori and Psychology Research Unit (MPRU) is pleased to make available
scholarships valued up to $4000. Applicants who fit the criteria below are
invited to apply.
Criteria
These are intended for students who are currently enrolled in a Honours level
research paper or Directed Studies, Masters or PhD degrees in 2013 with the
School of Psychology, University of Waikato.
All applicants must be engaged in a research endeavour on a topic of interest to
the Maori & Psychology Research Unit. Where applicable, a portion of the
scholarship may be used to subsidise course fees. The scholarship must be
accepted or declined and contractual paper work signed before 28th June.
Application is by letter
Hard copy applications must be addressed and sent to:
“MPRU Graduate Research Scholarships”
c/o School of Psychology Secretaries, Room K.1.12
University of Waikato, PB3105, Hamilton.
For enquiries contact:
Waikaremoana Waitoki
Room J.1.17, Extn 6317, Email moana@waikato.ac.nz
University of Waikato
Applications due 5.00pm JUNE 20th 2013
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Checklist: What to include in your application
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A completed coversheet (see attachment)
A letter of application (see details below)
A copy of your academic record
Proof of enrolment
A supporting statement from your supervisor or nominated supporting
academic staff member
Your letter of application should include:
 An opening biographical statement about who you are
 Type of enrolment programme and length of time enrolled
 A brief description of your research topic/activity
o Research title
o Aim of research
o Research timeline and research outputs/milestones, including how
you intend to collaborate with your supervisor in any publication
or research dissemination.
o Research status (what stage are you at in your research?)
 How your research relates to areas of interest to the MPRU (no more than
500 words).
o Applicants should refer to the MPRU website for details
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/psychology/mpru/
 With regards to your research, what will you have achieved by 1st
December 2013? (eg., submitted thesis, conference presentation,
published paper).
Scholarship payments
The scholarship will be held from the time of the first instalment, until 1
December 2013 when all work associated with the scholarship shall be
completed. Scholarship holders will be expected to present their work at an
MPRU seminar prior to 1 December 2013. Scholarship payments will be made in
two instalments, 50% on taking up the scholarship, with the remainder paid
after all work related to the scholarship has been completed to the satisfaction of
the allocation committee and/or the student’s supervisor.
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Announcement of the Award
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications by email no later
than the 28th June. The decision of the MPRU scholarships allocation committee
will be final.
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Maori & Psychology Research Unit Graduate Research
Scholarships 2013 (Cover Sheet)
First Names
Last Name
Student ID No.
Email address
Postal Address
Contact phone
numbers:
My current level of
study is:
Title of Research
Moblie:
Home:
Honours
student
Provide a brief
statement that
describes the
research activity you
intend to use the
scholarship towards
and intended
outputs.
Name of
supervisor(s)
Supervisor(s) sign
here
I agree to the use of
my details being
used for promotional
purposes by MPRU
Yes/No
Master’s
student
PhD
student
Other (please
identify)