Jan Heine Research Scholarship in Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology

Study area(s): Science
Scholarship level: Doctoral; Master’s Research; Master's by coursework
Closing date(s): 30 September
Tenure: One year
Award for: International; Domestic; Sustainability focused
Number offered: One
Value: $5,000 (subject to available funds)

History and purpose

This scholarship was established in 2018 with a generous donation from Jan Heine towards furthering her lifelong work in environment and earth sciences. This scholarship is to support postgraduate students (PhD and Master's level) in their research in biodiversity and restoration ecology.

This scholarship is open to students who are enrolled or intending to enrol in any PhD or Master's degree programme in the Faculty of Science at Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants must be undertaking research in any aspect of biodiversity and restoration ecology, including the use of novel technologies - for example, management of biodiversity incorporating ecology, geomorphology, and Geographic Information Science (GIS); or targeting pests and improving efficiency through robotics, poisons, and traps.

Outdoor woman Jan Heine—a life dedicated to community and the environment

Who is eligible?

  • Students must be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time or part-time, in a Masters or PhD programme in the Faculty of Science at Victoria University of Wellington, undertaking research in any aspect of biodiversity and restoration ecology, including the use of novel technologies.

Selection criteria

  • Preference will be given to students in the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.
  • Recipients will be selected based on the merit of their application and research project.
  • Preference may be given to students who are already currently enrolled or have their enrolment for the awarding year confirmed

Application process

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

Scholarship specific documentation

  • Research proposal, to include:
    • An outline of the scope of the project
    • A simple timeline of research activity
    • How the funding will enhance the quality of the research
    • How the project fits the donors wishes
    • The applicant's supervisory team (including external collaborators where appropriate)
  • A simple budget including the amount requested and including any other major sources of funding.
  • A statement of support from a current or proposed supervisor (to be requested via the online application).

Selection process

A committee including the Director of the Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology with input from the Scholarships Committee if required.

Additional information

  • Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor.
  • Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
  • At the end of the year, the recipient will be asked to provide a report to the scholarship donor, including an overview of the research they undertook.

Conditions

  1. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being enrolled in a full-year programme, within the criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
  2. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
  3. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other University awards.
  4. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
  5. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
  6. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04