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PhD Research Opportnities
The New Zealand PhD
Admission as a PhD candidate depends on demonstrated academic and research capability, and most importantly, on the acceptance of a supervisor. Canterbury PhD graduates often pursue successful careers in industry, as research is usually focused on development of viable energy technologies and systems. The PhD is normally completed in three years. Formal coursework is not required. The qualifying step is the PhD research proposal and literature review presented six months after enrolment. Examination of the thesis and an oral vitae are the final hurdle. This programme is the same model as the British system and is significantly different from the PhD process in the USA.
Admission as a PhD candidate depends on demonstrated academic and research capability, and most importantly, on the acceptance of a supervisor. Canterbury PhD graduates often pursue successful careers in industry, as research is usually focused on development of viable energy technologies and systems. The PhD is normally completed in three years. Formal coursework is not required. The qualifying step is the PhD research proposal and literature review presented six months after enrolment. Examination of the thesis and an oral vitae are the final hurdle. This programme is the same model as the British system and is significantly different from the PhD process in the USA.
AEMS Lab research projects are highly interdisciplinary, and require a high level of creativity and systems thinking. Dr. Krumdieck and the other staff members are happy to supervise high capability students from a range of disciplines. Direct acceptance from a bachelors degree will be considered for students with a GPA of A- or above, First Class Honours, and possibly Second Class Honours, First Division. Students who have already achieved a Masters degree in energy engineering have the best position to pursue the PhD.
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Adaptation of Behaviour and Systems
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Hampden-Moeraki
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New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Transition Engineering
Fundamental and Theoretical Studies
Silke - Modelling of an Exclusively Renewable Version of Burnside
Sustainable New Zealand - The Virtual Reality Game
Anthropogenic Continuity Theory
Continuity Planning Methodology Case Studies
Scholarships
Todd Foundation Scholarship in Energy Research >>
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Scholarships