{"id":18358,"date":"2026-09-21T09:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/?p=18358"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:51:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:51:33","slug":"john-waller-doctoral-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/blog\/john-waller-doctoral-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"John Waller Doctoral Scholarship 2026: Eligibility, Benefits and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The John Waller Doctoral Scholarship 2026 provides financial support for graduate students undertaking advanced study or research in haematology at a New Zealand university.<\/p>\n

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John Waller Doctoral Scholarship 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The scholarship is intended for students pursuing a higher degree such as a PhD or MD, with research focused on haematology and related blood cancer research.<\/p>\n

For the 2026 application round, applications are scheduled to open on 30 September 2026 and close on 31 October 2026. Massey University lists the scholarship as a PhD or doctorate research opportunity.<\/p>\n

John Waller Doctoral Scholarship 2026 \u2013 Quick Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Scholarship<\/th>\nJohn Waller Doctoral Scholarship<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Study level<\/td>\nPhD or doctorate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study type<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research field<\/td>\nHaematology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study location<\/td>\nNew Zealand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application opens<\/td>\n30 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application deadline<\/td>\n31 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship duration<\/td>\nUp to 3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Award value<\/td>\nDetermined by Blood Cancer NZ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuition fees<\/td>\nIncluded in the stated stipend under current Blood Cancer NZ information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional support<\/td>\nUp to NZ$5,000 per year for eligible conference and travel expenses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study status<\/td>\nClosed on Massey page; 2026 dates listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship provider<\/td>\nBlood Cancer NZ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What Is the John Waller Doctoral Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The John Waller Doctoral Scholarship is a postgraduate research scholarship established to support students pursuing advanced study in haematology.<\/p>\n

The scholarship is named in honour of John Waller<\/strong>, a New Zealand businessman and supporter of blood cancer research who lived with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Blood Cancer NZ says the scholarship was established to help advance research in haematology and support future researchers in the field.<\/p>\n

The scholarship is particularly relevant to doctoral students whose research could contribute to a better understanding of blood cancers and related haematological conditions.<\/p>\n

Previous scholarship recipients have worked on research areas including CAR T-cell therapy<\/strong> and methods for detecting measurable residual disease in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).<\/p>\n

How Much Is the John Waller Doctoral Scholarship Worth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The scholarship value is determined by Blood Cancer NZ<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to the organisation’s current scholarship information, the stipend was NZ$30,000 per year as of 2022<\/strong>, including tuition fees. Blood Cancer NZ also states that an additional amount of up to NZ$5,000 per year<\/strong> may be available for related conference and travel expenses, subject to the relevant requirements.<\/p>\n

Because the official information specifies the NZ$30,000 figure as the stipend as of 2022<\/strong>, applicants should confirm the current award value directly with Blood Cancer NZ before relying on that amount for the 2026 application.<\/p>\n

The scholarship can be held for up to three years<\/strong>, subject to satisfactory annual progress reports.<\/p>\n

What Does the Scholarship Support?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The John Waller Doctoral Scholarship supports graduate students whose proposed advanced study or research is in haematology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Eligible research may relate to areas such as:<\/p>\n