The Microsoft NZ Research Internship Award was established in 2010 for the purpose of fostering collaborative research between the University of Canterbury and Microsoft Research Asia, facilitated by Microsoft NZ
Eligibility
Be in the second year of their PhD enrollment at the University of Canterbury in the College of Engineering, College of Science or the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident (unless otherwise agreed with Microsoft Research Asia & Microsoft NZ prior to the student submitting his or her application)
Work on a project that contributes to Microsoft Research Asia’s programme of fundamental research and is of interest to the student
Select a project area with a degree of difference from their PhD project
Suspend study/work on their PhD research topic during the tenure of the internship
Value
Visa application and associated costs – University of Canterbury
Return economy flights from Christchurch to Beijing and travel and health insurance – University of Canterbury
Landed costs in Beijing (to include accommodation, food and local travel) – Microsoft Research Asia
Stipend for living allowance whilst in Beijing – Microsoft Research Asia
Return economy flights to the approved conference and conference fees (up to a maximum of NZ$4,000) – Microsoft NZ
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