14 September 2026
Māori Cancer Researcher Awards 2026 applications now open
This round has closed. About the scholarships
“Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea.” (Seize the opportunity that this could bring.)
Te Kāhui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa and Hei Āhuru Mōwai are continuing their partnership this year to award a round of Research Master's and PhD scholarships to Māori cancer researchers.
Te Kāhui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa (the Cancer Society of New Zealand) is a major funder of cancer research through its Research Grants Programme. Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa is a network of nationally and internationally renowned Māori cancer experts who deliver indigenous expertise to cancer control in Aotearoa.
Applications opened on Tuesday 1 September and close on Friday 16 October 2026.
What is awarded
- Research Master's Scholarship, for one year: a stipend of $40,000 and tuition fees of $10,000.
- PhD Scholarship, for three years: a stipend of $45,000 a year, tuition fees of $10,000 a year, and a tikanga contribution of $10,000 across the award.
Eligibility, the application guidelines and the link to apply are on our scholarships and awards page. Applications are made through Cancer Society's online grant portal, and questions about applying go to research@cancer.org.nz.
