Ethics Summer Studentships support students to research and explore ethical issues facing New Zealand by working on a project under the supervision of an experienced researcher or ethicist. The value of the studentships is $7,500 and the duration is 10 weeks during the summer holidays.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for one of these studentships, you will need to be a New Zealand citizen or hold residency in New Zealand.

Application process

You will need to submit a full application online via HRC Gateway using the template provided below.

Choosing an ethics summer studentship category

Please choose one of following categories when you are applying for the Ethics Summer Studentship:

• Ethics Summer Studentship: This studentship focuses on general ethical issues associated with health.
• Dr Barry Poata Smith Ethics Summer Studentship: This studentship focuses on health and research ethics issues related to Māori, Pacific peoples, or under-represented communities.

Got a question?

If you have a question about these grants, please email our Ethics and Regulatory Lead Hannah Holtkamp on hholtkamp@hrc.govt.nz.

Documents

Guidelines

2026 Ethics Summer Studentship Application Guidelines

Forms

2026 Ethics Summer Studentship Application Form

Documents

Guidelines

2026 Ethics Summer Studentship Application Guidelines
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Forms

2026 Ethics Summer Studentship Application Form
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