University of Canterbury
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Geospatial Research Institute PhD Scholarship
2026 Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau PhD Scholarship in Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, GeoAI, and Spatial Modelling University of Canterbury in New Zealand
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
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New Zealand
University
University of Canterbury
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by Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau, University of Canterbury
PhD scholarship at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, supporting one geospatial research project with stipend, fees, and possible research travel support.
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The Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau at the University of Canterbury is inviting applications for its 2026 PhD Scholarship in geospatial research. This is a student-focused scholarship opportunity, not a job opening, and it supports one PhD candidate working on one of four research projects spanning geography, environmental science, earth science, computer science, public health, statistics, and urban planning.
The available project themes are: glacier recession and lake-terminating glaciers using geospatial datasets, AI-driven remote sensing, and data fusion; GeoAI and spatial modelling for the 3-30-300 rule and neighbourhood equity; geospatial pathways for an equitable clean energy transition in Aotearoa New Zealand; and the human exposome, focusing on health and environmental interactions across time and space. Across the projects, the common methods include GIS, remote sensing, LiDAR, spatial data science, machine learning, statistical modelling, and in some cases energy systems modelling and health geography.
Funding is substantial: the scholarship provides NZ$35,650 per year for up to three years full-time (or pro-rata part-time), including a UC PhD scholarship, a GRI top-up, and fees. An additional up to NZ$4,000 per year may be available for travel or other research-related expenses, subject to approval.
Applicants should have a relevant background depending on the project, such as earth system science, glaciology, geography, health sciences, epidemiology, or energy systems. Strong skills in R or Python, GIS platforms like QGIS or ArcGIS, and quantitative analysis are preferred. Additional experience with remote sensing, LiDAR, computer vision, photogrammetry, or energy modelling is advantageous. Māori scholars are especially encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is 29 May 2026 at 17:00 NZ Time. To apply, candidates should prepare a cover letter, application form, CV, referee contacts, and a GPA report, then send the completed materials to the GRI enquiries email. The post also links to a detailed scholarship page and a selection document for PhD candidates.
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Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
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