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Massey University

Riddet Institute Scholarship

Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in Consumer Response to Dairy and Plant-Based Products Massey University in New Zealand

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Food Science

Funding

Fully funded 1-year full-time master’s scholarship with full tuition fees covered and a $30,000 stipend, awarded by the Riddet Institute.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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New Zealand

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Massey University

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Keywords

Food Science
Agriculture
Psychology
Biology
Nutrition
Sensory Science
Consumer Science
Taste Perception

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Fully funded Master’s scholarship in New Zealand on consumer response to dairy and plant-based products, offered through the Riddet Institute in collaboration with Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI), Massey University, and Feast Lab.

The project is based at BSI, Mount Albert, Auckland, and runs for 1 year full-time. It focuses on sensory and consumer science questions around dairy yoghurt and plant-based yoghurt alternatives, including the effects of texture manipulation (thickness, mouthfeel) and flavour attributes such as sweetness, sourness, and aromatics on perception.

Funding: full tuition fees plus a $30,000 stipend, awarded by the Riddet Institute.

Eligibility highlights: New Zealand or Australian residents only; BFoodtech Honours degree minimum 2.1 or equivalent in Food Science or a related discipline; must meet Massey University Master of Food Technology entry requirements; IELTS 6.5 overall if English is not the first language. Experience in sensory science, human participants, or food choice behaviour is preferred.

Supervisors: Prof Joanne Hort, Dr Roger Harker, and Christina Roigard.

How to apply: send a cover letter and CV to the email provided in the post. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, with a deadline of 31 October 2026. Start date is between early November 2026 and March 2027.

This is a strong opportunity for students interested in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, dairy innovation, and plant-based foods.

Funding details

Fully funded 1-year full-time master’s scholarship with full tuition fees covered and a $30,000 stipend, awarded by the Riddet Institute.

What's required

Applicants should have a BFoodtech Honours degree minimum 2.1, or an equivalent degree in Food Science or a related discipline. They must meet Massey University’s Master of Food Technology entry requirements. If English is not the first language, IELTS 6.5 overall is required. Experience with sensory science, human participants, or food choice behaviour is preferred, along with strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Eligibility is limited to New Zealand or Australian residents.

How to apply

Send a cover letter and CV by email to the contact provided. For discussion before applying, contact Dr Roger Harker or Prof Joanne Hort using the listed email addresses.

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