University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship

PhD opportunities are available at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand with a focus on HIV/AIDS research in Fiji, Climate Change and Health, and Health Systems Strengthening. These projects are framed as community-engaged research with real-world impact across the Pacific region.

The opportunity is being shared by Jalal Mohammed, who is seeking motivated and high-achieving doctoral candidates to join the research team at UC Health. The post highlights interests in public health, health management/leadership, global health, epidemiology, and environmental health, making it suitable for applicants with a strong interdisciplinary health research background.

Funding is available through the UC Doctoral Scholarship (UCDS) and the UC Pacific Doctoral Scholarship. The scholarships provide an approximate stipend of $32,650 per year and tuition fee coverage for up to 3 years.

There are two application rounds mentioned: the May 2026 round for students starting before the end of 2026, closing on 2026-05-15; and the October 2026 round for students starting in 2027, opening in August and closing in October 2026.

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to discuss potential projects or application guidance.