We have scholarships and grants available across the country for research and professional development.
Some Divisions of the Cancer Society fund regional research initiatives. The Wellington Division and Southern Division information and application forms are now available.
Information from other regions will be added soon.
Summer Studentships in Greater Wellington
The Wellington Division funds Summer Studentships each year. Applications for Summer Studentships need to be submitted by 31 July each year.
For 2025-26 year, the Committee has 3 Summer Studentships available for $6,000 each. Applications for these must be submitted by 31 July 2025 for Consideration in August.
Grants available across Southern Division
Grant applications must be received by email using the application form provided to: grants@southerncancer.org.nz
Grant funding would be a contribution to a PhD student’s expenses per annum for 3 years as available. Consideration will also be given to suitable smaller projects of less than $5,000 if appropriate. Grants will be made at the end of each quarter i.e. March, June, September, uand December of each year. It is contingent on applicants received and funds available. Note: It could take 4-5 weeks for applications to be processed. Applicants will be advised when they can expect to hear the outcome of their grant application.
Grant applications must be received by email using the application form provided to: grants@southerncancer.org.nz
Applications for grants will be assessed monthly if all requested documentation, including referees’ reports, and the researcher’s CV, are received. Grants will be made at the end of each quarter i.e. March, June, September and December of each year. It is contingent on applicants received and funds available. Note: It could take 4-5 weeks for applications to be processed. Applicants will be advised when they can expect to hear the outcome of their grant application.
Download the guidelines for special project grant applications here