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.

Applications open: 1 pm, 14 July 2026.

Applications close: 1 pm, 31 August 2026.

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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