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PhD Opportunities in Political Science in New Zealand

Phd Positions in political science in new zealand

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Universities with open PhD positions in political science in New Zealand include Victoria University of Wellington and University of Canterbury.

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Victoria University of Wellington

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New Zealand

The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2027 at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington supports international students undertaking full-time PhD research in New Zealand. The scholarship is open across a broad range of academic disciplines, including science, genetics, biotechnology, health, engineering, education, business, humanities, social sciences, law and technology. This multidisciplinary scope allows doctoral candidates to develop research projects aligned with the university's ava...

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1 week ago

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University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, in community-led natural hazard resilience in indigenous landscapes . This project sits within the Natural Hazards and Resilience Platform (Te Pae Tūroa) and is a strong fit for students interested in environmental science, geography, earth science, law, urban planning, disaster resilience, climate adaptation , and community-engaged research. Eligibility highlights: a master's degree in Law, Policy and Planning, Disaster ...

Environmental Science
Geography
Urban Planning
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3 weeks ago

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Elizabeth Macpherson

University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Funded PhD opportunity at the University of Canterbury in Aotearoa New Zealand on Indigenous-led coastal resilience , with a focus on the legal, policy and planning frameworks that support or undermine resilience across estuaries, wetlands, lakes, rivers, lagoons, and the ocean. The project is part of an interdisciplinary team and is described as a locally-grown PhD designed to deliver impact for local Indigenous peoples and broader communities. The research theme connects law , environmental sc...

Environmental Science
Political Science
Geography
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3 weeks ago

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Matthew Hughes

University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Canterbury in natural hazard resilience , Indigenous landscapes , Māori-led community resilience , climate adaptation , policy and planning , and law . The project is hosted at UC Civil and Environmental Engineering and is funded by the Natural Hazards and Resilience Platform Te Pae Tūroa. The PhD topic is Holistic community-led natural hazard resilience in Indigenous landscapes . It focuses on Māori communities whose ancestral territories are ad...

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Geography
Urban Planning
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Living costs in New Zealand

Estimated costs in New Zealand.

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New Zealand

Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

NZ$16.4k

$9,600/yr

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University Accommodation

On-campus student housing per year

NZ$12.3k

$7,200/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

NZ$641

$375/yr

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

NZ$37.6k

$22,000/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

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Germany

Research Interests

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Politics

Climate Justice

Policy And Governance

Participatory Governance

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Lund University

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Sweden

Research Interests

Political Communication

Political Sociology

Political Behavior

Activism

Social Media

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University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Political Philosophy

Human Rights

Humanitarian Studies

Conflict Studies

Ethic

Victoria University of Wellington

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Educational Technology

Educational Leadership

Pedagogy

Reflective Practice

Critical Pedagogy

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Political Communication

Political Sociology

New Zealand Studies

Political Behavior

Public Opinion Research

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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