Mike Collins Commercialisation Scholarship

Shortlisted applicants will be required to present to a selection committee, consisting of an ELT member and a relevant Commercialisation Manager.

Where the project is being supplied by Wellington UniVentures a key consideration is the individual's fit with the project on offer, in terms of both technical background and personal skills.

Where the project is being offered by the student, the commercial potential of the project, as well as the student's potential, will be considered.

A CV, including

• an indication of the areas of technology that you can demonstrate competency in, and
• why you are interested in developing your skills in commercialisation

An indication of support from your supervisor (they will be used as a reference)
A copy of your most recent academic transcript
If you wish your project to be considered (optional) please supply a completed Invention Disclosure form for your project

Who is eligible?

The scholarship is to be directed to developing and translating an innovation derived from research in the Physics, Physical Chemistry and/or Engineering disciplines.

The intent is to support the development of skills through assisting with the translation of an existing innovation, resulting from University research out to the wider community for practical use and impact. The project may include the development of a new product, service or prototype that allows the research innovation to find use in the community. Funding new research activity is not eligible under this scholarship.

Applicants must be enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington in a discipline substantially related to Physics, Engineering, Materials Science or Electronics at postgraduate level, or in a relevant discipline with sufficient knowledge to work on a project in this area.