NZSEE Scholarship 2007

Applications are invited for the 2007 NZSEE Scholarship. The objectives of the scholarship are to promote research in earthquake engineering and encourage students of high ability to continue advanced studies in earthquake engineering.

Applicants should be pursuing a full-time course of study towards a post-graduate qualification at a New Zealand institution including research relevant to the mission of the NZSEE which is to gather, shape and apply knowledge to reduce the impact of earthquakes on our communities.

Applicants should be intent on pursuing a career in earthquake engineering and must demonstrate outstanding ability and promise. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing research in support of the Society's current technical projects as identified on the Society's website.

The NZSEE Scholarship 2007 shall have a value of $5,000. The recipient must agree to continue their studies for at least a full academic year and to present the findings of their research at an NZSEE Annual Conference and in the Bulletin.

Applicants:

No application form is required. Applicants should provide the following information briefly but clearly:

A brief curriculum vitae (one page).
A statement outlining other financial support being received by the candidate.
A short title for the proposed research project.
A brief outline of the nature, purpose and probable outcomes of the research (two pages).
A letter of support from the Academic Supervisor.
A brief work plan indicating the start and finish dates and current status of the project (one page).

Applications close:

All applications shall be in the hands of the Administrative Secretary by Thursday, 1 March 2007.

Administrative Secretary, NZSEE, PO Box 2193, Wellington