Nicholas Tarling PhD Scholarships 2026 Open at University of Auckland
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand has announced the Nicholas Tarling PhD Memorial Scholarship 2026, created to honor the academic legacy of Emeritus Professor Nicholas Tarling, a renowned historian of Southeast Asia. The scholarship is funded by the Nicholas Tarling Charitable Trust and is designed to support doctoral researchers working on topics related to Southeast Asia and its people.
This opportunity offers financial support to outstanding scholars who wish to undertake advanced research at AUT that deepens global understanding of Southeast Asian history, societies, cultures, and regional dynamics. The scholarship aims to encourage high-quality doctoral research that contributes to international scholarship while strengthening New Zealand’s academic engagement with Southeast Asia.
| Scholarship Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Offering Country and Organization/University | New Zealand – Auckland University of Technology (AUT), funded by the Nicholas Tarling Charitable Trust |
| Benefits / Package | One annual scholarship valued at NZ$10,000 to financially support a PhD candidate researching Southeast Asia. The funding is awarded for one year of doctoral study. |
| Eligibility | Open to applicants undertaking or starting a PhD at AUT whose research focuses on Southeast Asia and its people. Eligible regions include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Applicants may be New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, Australian citizens/permanent residents, or international applicants. |
| Programmes / Degree Types Available | PhD / Doctoral research programs across multiple AUT faculties including Business School, Science, Law, Engineering, Art and Design, Education, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, Public Health, Language and Culture, and other related schools where Southeast Asia-focused research can be conducted. |
| Application Timeline | Scholarship available for the 2026 academic cycle. Applications are submitted through AUT scholarship procedures in line with doctoral admissions timelines at the university. |
The Nicholas Tarling PhD Memorial Scholarship represents a meaningful opportunity for researchers committed to understanding Southeast Asia’s past, present, and future. For aspiring doctoral scholars with a passion for regional studies, this scholarship can provide valuable support while advancing academic contributions that connect New Zealand and Southeast Asia.