Student research scholarship
The New Zealand Timber Design Society (TDS) is happy to offer up to two research scholarships for students actively involved with timber engineering and research. Successful recipient(s) will receive financial assistance ($3,000) to undertake research in any field related to timber design in any New Zealand tertiary institution.
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A condition of the scholarship is that at the end of the term, the recipient shall produce an original publication relating to the research undertaken, suitable for publishing in the Society’s journal. This publication shall be written specifically for the TDS journal and not published anywhere else.
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Eligibility
All senior undergraduate and post-graduate students with research projects relating to timber design from any New Zealand tertiary institution are welcome to apply. Scholarships will be awarded only if both the student and the subject of study are deemed to be of sufficient merit.
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Application
Student Research Scholarships have been awarded for 2024 and applications are currently closed. Applications for 2025 Student Research Scholarships will open on February 3rd 2025, and the deadline for submissions will be June 13, 2025. Applications will be assessed after the submission deadline. More information will be provided about the Scholarships in February.