New Zealand Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
New Zealand Science and Technology Postdoctoral
Fellowship Scheme
Introduction
The New Zealand Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme intends to
develop and enhance science, technology and engineering skills and knowledge in New
Zealand researchers of outstanding talent. The purpose of the scheme is to foster the
development of New Zealands emerging scientists and future science leaders,
alongside other government initiatives to develop New Zealands knowledge economy.
There are two elements to the scheme: Postdoctoral Fellowships and Bridge to Employment
funding.
Objectives
The objectives of the scheme are to assist:
New Zealand doctoral graduates to further develop and enhance their skills and
knowledge in science, engineering and technology and, where appropriate, to focus
some of this development and enhancement into perceived areas of need for New
Zealand.
New Zealand postdoctoral researchers to obtain exposure to international developments
in science, engineering and technology of potential interest to New Zealand.
New Zealanders who have completed doctoral degrees overseas to undertake
postdoctoral research in New Zealand.
Bridge the potential gap between attainment of doctoral degree and employment in the
New Zealand science, engineering and technology sector.
