Bruce Grandison Biggs Postgraduate Research Grant Program (New Zealand)

The paramount purpose of the fund is to provide grants to PhD and Masters candidates who are enrolled at New Zealand tertiary institutions whose research topics meet the criteria of eligibility for the award of a grant.

Benefits

• Successful applicants will be considered Honorary Members of the Polynesian Society for the year in which the grant is held.

Funding Information

• In light of the funds presently available, research grants will normally be around $1000 and not exceed $2000.
• Duration: They are tenable for one year.

Role and Responsibilities

• Award recipients will also be expected to present a report on their research at the Society’s Annual General Meeting following the completion of their grant and are encouraged to publish their research findings.

Eligible Expenses

• Granted funds may cover travel and limited fieldwork expenses, including visa fees.

Ineligible Expenses

• Grants will not cover equipment (e.g., digital devices, such as laptops, recorders, etc.) or accommodation.

Eligibility Criteria

• The organization will consider applications from and award grants to applicants who are:
  • New Zealand citizens or permanent residents,
  • Are enrolled for PhD or Masters degrees at New Zealand tertiary institutions and whose research focusses on Māori and Pacific peoples and their cultures,
  • Such students would normally be enrolled in social science or humanities disciplines, but there may well be exceptions, e.g., fine arts and music.

Application Requirements

• Applications should include:
  • a succinct research proposal,
  • a full budget specifying the items for which funding is requested,
  • a CV and a letter of support from the applicant’s principal supervisor.

For more information, visit The Polynesian Society.