Rosemary Barrington Research Grant

History and purpose

This research grant has been established in memory of Rosemary Barrington by her family. Rosemary Barrington's association with Victoria University of Wellington spanned nearly five decades, beginning in 1965 when she worked in the University library. She went on to complete her BA (Hons) here and later tutored in the Sociology Department and was a research fellow at the Institute of Criminology. As a student, she was International Affairs Officer and later Women's Vice-President of the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association and was instrumental in forming the first creche at the University. During her life, Rosemary was an active campaigner for equality for women and human rights. Rosemary joined the University Council in 1999 and had been a member since then. For three years of that period, in the early 2000s, she served as Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington. Throughout her life, Rosemary brought tireless dedication, energy, and great warmth to the many roles she served.

This research grant has been set up to advance the cause of social justice in New Zealand and to allow funding for research that may otherwise not be possible.

Who is eligible?

• Current students who are currently undertaking Honours, Masters or PhD in any disciplines at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• In line with the donor's wishes preference will be given to female applicants.
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Selection criteria

• Applicants must be currently undertaking Honours, Masters or PhD in any disciplines at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their proposed research will advance the cause of social justice in New Zealand.
• Preference will be given to female applicants as well as New Zealand citizens or permanent resident.

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

• A detailed description of the research topic and/or work to be undertaken
• A detailed budget
• Two academic references (to be requested via the online application)

Selection process

Successful recipients will be selected by the University Research Scholarships Committee.

Additional information

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship.

Conditions

1. 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.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. 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