Any postgraduate research student (Masters or doctoral) may nominate themselves for an award, valued at $1500

The awards recognise research by VUW postgraduate students that:

• Displays academic rigour, excellence, originality, or creativity;

• Advances knowledge in the field or significantly contributes to knowledge;

• Is communicated clearly, in a way that an educated but non-expert audience can understand;

• Has a demonstrated impact within the scholarly, economic, or wider stakeholder communities.

There are up to ten awards to be won, with one award offered for each faculty and one (from any faculty) for research that promotes Māori knowledge and development.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of scholarly research (broadly construed) in support of their application. Full information on the application and decision-making process can be found at https://www.vuwpgsa.ac.nz/research-excellence-awards