People
A Collaborative & Diverse Group
Research Opportunities
Informal enquiries about research positions may be sent to Dan (daniel.foley@canterbury.ac.nz).
I am keen to support suitably qualified applicants in pursuing the opportunities listed below.
Please note the English proficiency requirements for study at the University of Canterbury.
PhD studentships: (opportunities organised by deadline)
UC Doctoral Scholarships
• Duration: 3 years funded.
• Eligibility: Open to suitably qualified international and domestic students. I usually shortlist 1-2 applicants to support each round.
• Deadlines: Applications are continuously open. The deadlines for the for two annual assessment rounds are April and October, respectively.
• More information: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/scholarships/doctoral-scholarships/uc-doctoral-scholarships
China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarship
中国籍学生可申请中国留学基金委员会（CSC）奖学金
• Duration: 4 years funded.
• Eligibility: Chinese citizens with a Master’s degree from a Chinese institution.
欢迎拥有有机化学或药物化学硕士学位的中国公民申请CSC项目.
• Deadlines: Applications must be initiated before end of December; the CSC portal closes in March; results announced by July.
• More information: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/scholarships/external-scholarships/china-scholarship-council-joint-phd-scholarship; and https://www.csc.edu.cn/article/3167
Manaaki New Zealand PhD Scholarships
• Duration: 3.5 years
• Eligibility: Citizens of eligible Asian and Pacific countries.
• Deadlines: Application portal opens 1 February; closes 28 February
• More information: https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/check-eligible-countries/
Schlumberger Foundation – Faculty for the Future PhD Scholarships
• Duration: Up to 4 years funded.
• Eligibility: Women from developing or emerging economies.
• Deadlines: Application portal opens in September and closes in November.
• More information: https://www.facultyforthefuture.net/
Postdoctoral scholarships: (opportunities organised by deadline)
China Scholarship Council (CSC) Postdoctoral Fellowship
中国籍博士可申请国家公派博士后项目
• Duration: Up to 2 years funded.
• Eligibility: Chinese citizens with a PhD from a Chinese institution.
• Deadlines: Applications should be initiated by the end of January; the application portal closes March; results announced May.
• More information: https://www.csc.edu.cn/article/2800
DAAD PRIME Fellowship
• Duration: 18 months (12 months abroad + 6 months reintegration in Germany).
• Eligibility: PhD completed ≤6 years ago; any nationality; must not have spent >12 months in NZ in the past 3 years; German host university required.
• Deadlines: the application portal opens May; closes August.
• More information: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-funding-programmes/prime/prime-applicants/
Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowship (Royal Society Te Apārangi)
• Duration: 4 years funded.
• Eligibility: NZ citizens or New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa holders who are early-career researchers (0–4 years post-PhD).
• Deadlines: Application portal opens May, closes September.
• More information: https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/funds-and-opportunities/tawhia-te-mana/mana-tuapapa/information-for-applicants/
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship
• Duration: 3 years funded (2 years outside EU + 1-year return phase).
• Eligibility: EU citizens or long-term residents who hold a PhD.
• Deadlines: the application portal opens May; closes September.
• More information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/australia-nz/news/hosting-msca-postdoctoral-global-fellows-australia-new-zealand-1
Schlumberger Foundation – Faculty for the Future
• Duration: Up to 2 years funded.
• Eligibility: Women scientists from developing and emerging countries who hold a PhD.
• Deadlines: The application portal opens in September; closes November.
• More information: https://www.facultyforthefuture.net/
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Postdoctoral Fellowship (Cross-Disciplinary)
• Duration: Up to 3 years funded.
• Eligibility: The project must be in the life sciences. PhD holders with ≤3 years post-PhD research experience; cannot have spent >12 months in NZ previously.
• Deadlines: Letter of Intent opens May; full proposal due September.
• More information: https://www.hfsp.org/funding/hfsp-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships
Fulbright US Scholar Award (New Zealand)
• Duration: 3–5 months
• Eligibility: US citizens who hold a PhD; for research (or lecturing) in NZ.
• Deadlines: the application portal closes in September.
• More information: https://fulbright.org.nz/study-in-new-zealand/awards-for-us-academics-artists-and-professionals/fulbright-us-scholar-awards/
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award
• Duration: 2 years funded.
• Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents who completed a PhD at a Canadian institution. PhD holders with ≤3 years research experience.
• Deadlines: the NSERC (natural sciences & engineering) application stream closes October.
• More information: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/cpra-bprc_eng.asp
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.
We typically support 1-2 undergraduate research projects each year. We have supported ca. 15 undergraduate students with projects over the past ~7 years.