Sir Paul Callaghan Magnetic Resonance PhD Scholarship in Physics or Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Sir Paul Callaghan Magnetic Resonance PhD Scholarship in Physics or Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington

The Magnetic Resonance Innovation team, led by Professor Sir Paul Callaghan, won the 2010 Prime Minister's Science Prize for their groundbreaking work in MRI and climate research, which also led to the creation of Magritek Ltd. The prize established a PhD scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington to support research in Magnetic Resonance Physics or Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria of Sir Paul Callaghan Magnetic Resonance PhD Scholarship in Physics or Engineering:

1. Applications are open for PhD research related to magnetic resonance, and candidates must outline in their Statement of Research Interests how their work aligns with this field.
2. Applicants should ideally hold a first-class Honours or Master’s degree in Physics or Electronic Engineering and meet the PhD entry requirements at Victoria University of Wellington.

Application Process: 

1. Applicants must meet the PhD entry requirements at Victoria University of Wellington and apply online through the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research, clearly indicating their interest in the Sir Paul Callaghan Magnetic Resonance PhD Scholarship.
2. They may also be asked to provide evidence of financial hardship or additional documents, such as personal statements or character references to support their application.

Award: NZD 105,000 total (up to NZD 35,000 per year for 3 years to include NZD 26,000 stipend p.a.).

Note: 

1. Only one scholarship will be funded at a time, and it will reopen once the current scholar completes their study.
2. The scholarship is supported by interest from endowed funds, with Victoria University of Wellington covering any shortfall to ensure continuous funding.