New Zealand Harkness Fellowships

• A fellowship valued at up to NZ$30,000 is offered in 2017 (for an award start date in 2018). New Zealand Harkness Fellowships are intended to contribute towards travel costs (international and domestic), accommodation and per diem expenses. The funds are not intended for the purchase of equipment or any other research costs. Additional costs in excess of NZ$30,000 must be met by the Fellow and/or their New Zealand employer.
• A basic health benefit plan covering a maximum of US$50,000 per sickness or injury.

• The period of your award is a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of  twelve weeks with a 2018 award start date as negotiated with the Harkness Fellowship Trust NZ’;
• You must travel on a NZ passport, and US immigration documentation must be completed from within New Zealand;
• You will be expected to take the opportunity to deliver seminars or speak with various groups as opportunities arise;
• You may be required to fulfill some Harkness media requirements before your departure for the US, during your exchange and/or on return to the NZ;
• You must provide Harkness (via Fulbright New Zealand) with copies of any articles or research papers resulting from your Fellowship. A final report must also be completed before you depart from the US.

We will advise you of the outcome of your application shortly after the interviews in November.

* Note that if the application deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, the deadline is extended to 5:00pm on the next business day.

How do I apply?
You must complete and submit the application form below by the application deadline. You must also submit all required support documents to us by the application deadline. These include:

• A CV of no more than four pages;
• A scan of the photo page of your passport;
• A letter of invitation from a potential host organisation in the US;
• A short statement about any previous experience in the US;
• A statement from your employer about your leadership experience and potential;
• A letter from your employer confirming their support for your participation in the programme;
• A one-page project statement; and
• References  from three referees (the letter from your employer can count).

What are the selection criteria?
Applicants will need to:

• Be able to demonstrate that they have the capacity to develop as exceptional leaders of intelligence, empathy and resilience who can play a significant leadership role in New Zealand.
• Have a proposed programme which meets the vision of the Fellowship: with clearly defined learning objectives and a plan to transfer and embed learning on return.
• Be capable of putting whatever lessons they have learned into effective use back in New Zealand;
• Have a commitment to increasing international understanding; and
• Have the ability to be a cultural ambassador for New Zealand.

FAQs
Can I take my family?
Yes, although there is no additional funding available and the Fellow is solely responsible for any visa and insurance processes.

Where can I go?
Fellows are expected to be based at a university, research institute or ‘think tank’ for a significant part of their stay in the US.  This requirement can also include a corporate (private sector) research institution, or a federal or state government department. Applicants are asked to provide a letter of invitation from a potential host organisation at the time of their application.  It is also anticipated that during their time in the US, Fellows will travel outside of their ‘home base’ to other parts of the USA.

How long can I stay?
New Zealand Harkness Fellowships are for study or research in the US for a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of twelve weeks.

For further information, contact Kyla Orr – email Kyla or phone +64 4  494 1501