- An application for the Education Grant 2023 must be completed for the grant to be paid.
- Applicants must have attained a minimum pass mark of 50% for the overall course of study completed in 2022.
- You must be studying at a tertiary education institution or recognised provider.
- Preference will be given to topics of study which will assist with the achievement of RST Vision and Goals; however, all eligible applicants will be considered.
- Applicants are only eligible for PhD Education grants for three years at full time doctoral level (or six years at part time doctoral level).
- The tenure of each PhD grant is one academic year only.
- The PhD Education Grant is available as a contribution towards course related costs.
- As a condition of any final year funding, successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of their final thesis to RCT and may be asked to present their thesis to the Board of Trustees.
- If any applicant is unable to complete or start their PhD study due to funding or any other reason, the applicant must repay the grant received from RCT to RCT. This can be organised by contacting the Uri Grants Administrator on 0800 Raukawa (0800 728 5292).
- If an applicant fails to achieve the required milestones and targets as approved in their research proposal, any future applications would be more carefully considered and may be declined.
- All decisions will be made by the Education Grant Sub-committee and are final. No disputes or correspondence will be entered into regarding any of these decisions.