Fulbright New Zealand
Te Tūapapa Mātauranga o Aotearoa me Amerika
Fulbright New Zealand offers a range of exchange awards for New Zealanders and Americans wanting to study, research, teach or present their work in each other’s country.
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Fulbright New Zealand announces 2026 Graduate Award winners
Wellington, 24 June 2026 Fulbright New Zealand is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 New Zealand Graduate Awards. These prestigious awards enable New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US institutions. Fulbright New Zealand Executive Director Penelope Borland says the 15 graduate awardees are

Reciprocity and connections the foundation for Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Awardee
“As an Indigenous nurse, I want to participate fully as a global citizen and build relationships with other Indigenous nurses to strengthen our collective practice.” University of Auckland – Waipapa Taumata Rau PhD student Ebony Komene (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Tainui) is the recipient of the 2026 Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award. From Tauranga and now living in Tāmaki Makaurau

2026 Ian Axford Fellows Report Back Webinar
Hear from this year’s Ian Axford fellow, Dr Christine Pagen, as she reflects on her time in New Zealand and her project with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Christine has been exploring innovative models in design, procurement, implementation, and learning that may inform New Zealand’s approach to sustainable