We are pleased to announce that applications opened on Monday, 4th August, for our Research Methods and Skills Scholarships via the New Zealand Social Statistics Network (NZSSN) programme 2014.

Up to 10 scholarships will be offered to our Māori and Indigenous researchers and tertiary students (undergraduate with the required prerequisites or postgraduate) in our Participating Research Entities to attend any of the short courses offered.

Scholarships include paid enrolment for attendance at the NZSSN short course(s) in November 2014 at Victoria University, Wellington. As well as this, six days standard accommodation and return national air fare or travel is provided.

To read more and apply online, please follow this link to the application page

For more details on the courses offered by the New Zealand Social Statistics Network, you can visit their website

Please note that applications must be received no later than Thursday, 4 September 2014.

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