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A Collaborative & Diverse Group
Opportunities
Informal enquiries should be sent to Dan (daniel.foley@canterbury.ac.nz). Further information on individual scholarship opportunities can be found below.
Please note the English proficiency requirements for study at the University of Canterbury.
PhD students:
Suitably qualified students should contact Dan.
Details about applying for the UC Doctoral Scholarship programme can be found here.
Chinese citizens holding a Master’s degree from a Chinese institution can apply for a China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship, see: https://www.csc.edu.cn/article/3167 (中国籍学生可申请中国留学基金委员会（CSC）奖学金).
Postdocs:
Prospective postdocs who are interested in applying for funding to support their research should contact Dan.
NZ citizens and/or applicants holding a NZ resident visa can apply for a four-year Rutherford Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi.
Canadian citizens holding a degree from a Canadian institution can apply for a NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Chinese citizens holding a PhD degree from a Chinese institution can apply for a China Scholarship Council (CSC) postdoc project, see: https://www.csc.edu.cn/article/2800 (中国籍博士可申请国家公派博士后项目).
EU citizens can apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship.
German citizens can apply for the joint DAAD-Marie Curie scholarship.
The joint Fulbright US Scholar Award is a potential option for US graduates to undertake a postdoctoral visit in New Zealand for three to five months.
Students holding a Chemistry Bachelor's:
Students who are interested in joining the group should contact Dan. Options include:
2. Master's research projects.
Undergraduate students in Germany may apply for funding from the DAAD, which will fund 1-2 years of study abroad (ideal for an Honours and/or Masters project).
3. Externally-funded research visits, e.g.:
US citizens holding a Bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply for a Fulbright Graduate Award, which will fund a 1-year research stay.
Undergraduate students:
Students who are interested in joining the group should contact Dan. Options include:
1. Third year Bachelor's student research projects (CHEM330).
2. Summer research scholarships.
As of 2024, we have supported 13 undergraduate students with projects over the past ~6 years.