Overview
Otago Medical School has four specialised scholarships available for PhD or masters' students based in our academic departments.
The University of Otago's scholarships and awards page has information about additional scholarships for all areas of study at the University.
Frances G Cotter Scholarship for Research in Medicine
Eligibility
Open to medical graduates who are registered as medical practitioners with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Duration
This scholarship is available for one year.
Details
Tenable at the University of Otago for the purpose of undertaking research in the Department of Medicine, Otago Medical School, or as part of a collaborative project involving another University department, with the active participation of a member of the senior staff of the Department of Medicine in Dunedin.
Emolument
A tax-free emolument is available (dependent on qualifications).
Dunbar Scholarship
Eligibility
Open to all graduates of the University of Otago, although the scholarship would be particularly suited to a graduate of the Division of Health Sciences.
Duration
This scholarship is available for one year.
Details
Tenable at Otago Medical School, the Dunbar Scholarship is available to undertake research relating to:
- Urinary disorders, or
- Uterine disorders, or
- Catarrhal disorders, or
- Another field of research as may be approved by the University
Emolument
A tax-free emolument is available (dependent on qualifications).
Emily Johnston Scholarship for Research in the Science and Art of Clinical Medicine
Eligibility
Open to all graduates of any university in New Zealand who:
- Are Commonwealth subjects, and
- Hold a degree in medicine, and
- Have completed at least 10 months' residence as house surgeon or house physician in a New Zealand hospital with at least 100 beds
Duration
This scholarship is available for one year.
Details
This scholarship is tenable in the Department of Medicine (Otago Medical School), for research in the science and art of clinical medicine.
Emolument
A tax-free emolument is available (dependent on qualifications).
Lady King Scholarship
Eligibility
Open to graduates in medicine of the University of Otago, or of other universities approved by Council.
Duration
This scholarship is available for one year.
Details
This scholarship is tenable at Otago Medical School, and is available for the purpose of encouraging the study in New Zealand of:
- Preventable work in paediatrics, and/or
- The wellbeing of mother and child in the antenatal, intra-natal, and postnatal periods, and/or
- The wellbeing of children up to school age
Emolument
A tax-free emolument is available (dependent on qualifications).
Further information about scholarships at Otago Medical School
For more details and to apply for any of the above scholarships, please contact the Otago Medical School Dean's Office:
Tel +64 3 470 9841 (Dunedin Hospital extension 59841)
Email hrs@otago.ac.nz