Before proceeding with this application, please ensure you have the following information and files available.

Proof of New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

In addition to your personal contact details, you will need to provide proof of your New Zealand citezenship or permanant resident status. For this purpose you will be asked to upload a photo or scan of your New Zealand passport or other appropriate document.
Note: The format of the file you upload must be either jpg, png, or pdf.

Student Enrolment Details

• University of Waikato student ID number
• School of the University of Waikato in which you are enrolled e.g. Social Sciences, Law, Engineering
• Whether you are enrolled full time or part time
• Thesis topic/title
• Academic transcript
  If your prior qualifications are not from the University of Waikato, you will need to upload a pdf academic transcript. Otherwise you can give the WGWET permission to obtain your University of Waikato transcript.
  Note; The format of the file you upload must be either jpg, png, or pdf.
• Date your PhD enrolment was confirmed
• Upload a pdf of a statement of up to 500 words explaining your thesis topic to a general audience.
• Upload a pdf of a timeline for completing your PhD showing the major milestones of your thesis from enrolment to completion.
• Name and contact details (email and phone) of two supervisors

Two Referees

The names and contact details (email and phone) of two referees.
Note: You should contact your referees and notify them that they will be contacted and asked to provide a referee report for your application.