The New Zealand Freshwater Science Society He Manawā ā Whenua scholarship is open to Māori students studying a Bachelor Honours Degree (or equivalent) or Master’s Degree with a focus on freshwater ecosystems. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage Māori students to pursue a research career and develop their capability in freshwater ecology and/or kaupapa Māori research surrounding wai. Scholarship value: $7,500. Applications for the scholarship close on 30 September 2021
NIWA’s Te Kūwaha Graduate Internship programme is to encourage Māori science graduates to consider ongoing postgraduate study and Māori-centred environmental research as a career pathway. Interns work across NIWA for 12 months gaining practical experiences, building networks and developing a platform from which to consider their longer-term career opportunities in research. They will gain experience in freshwater, marine and estuarine sciences, fisheries, aquaculture, climate change and hazards, social research and mātauranga Māori, while learning how to communicate effectively with iwi/hapū/whānau and work collaboratively across disciplines. Applications for 2021/22 now open:
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