Photo caption: UC’s Connect Doctoral Scholarships will bring new research-based solutions to local and regional challenges across community and business.
Twelve UC Connect Doctoral scholarships have been launched to address gaps in knowledge across economic, social and environmental sustainability – from wastewater treatment and improving health policy, to designing better buildings for Pacific communities.
Co-funded by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) and local partners, each scholarship is tailored to meet specific sector needs, ensuring that postgraduate research outcomes translate into meaningful, real-world impact.
“This is a win-win partnership,” UC Tumu Tuarua Rangahau | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation Professor Lucy Johnston says. “Our PhD candidates gain hands-on experience while conducting research that addresses urgent, practical challenges and makes a difference for communities. At the same time, our partners benefit from robust, evidence-based solutions.”
The partnership model is the future of research, Professor Johnston believes. “By working together, we are supporting the next generation of experts to complete their qualifications and get a jumpstart on their careers, while helping our communities and industries to thrive.”
UC Connect Doctoral scholarship recipients will conduct their research on current sustainability challenges in a real-world environment, while developing transferable industry skills and professional networks. Each scholarship includes full tuition, and an annual stipend for three years jointly funded by UC and the partner organisation.
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