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
The following documents are required for the application:
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A one page summary CV.
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Description of Research: on less than one page, provide a summary of the proposed research and how the project promotes timber in design.
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Motivation: on less than one page, describe the potential impact of the grant on your career in relation to timber design. What would this scholarship allow you to do that you would not be able to without it?
Applicants must send their applications via email to timber.design@engineeringnz.org. The deadline for submission is June 13, 2025. Applications will be assessed after the submission deadline. Applicants will be notified about the outcome within 14 days from the deadline.