New Zealand, APSA
Area possibilities
We can offer a research exchange at the School of Pharmacy, the University of Auckland. This will be conducted under supervision. We require the incoming students to already have some research experience, ideally having carried out an individual research project under academic supervision.
Length of training periods
The minimum length of the research exchange period is 13 weeks and maximum length is 16 weeks, to ensure no clashes occur with the student’s home institution commitments. The research student would undertake a research project within the School of Pharmacy.
The preferred time for the School of Pharmacy to accommodate research exchange student is from mid-July to mid-October. The period is proposed with the aim that exchange students will be able to interact with local pharmacy students and perhaps get involved in any planned social activities.
Available months and cities
Auckland
Preferred time: mid July to mid October
Type accommodation
Exchange students at the University of Auckland are not able to access accommodation, housing, student health or recreation centre. Exchange students will have to organise their own accommodation. The University student halls are unfortunately always at capacity. Support and advice will be provided to secure private housing. There is a Facebook group ‘Auckland flatmates wanted’, ‘UOA & AUT student flatmates wanted’ or students can also look at Trade me - (https://www.trademe.co.nz/flatmates-wanted).
Flat fee is $200-300 per week. Bond is usually 2-3 weeks of flat fee in advance. Students should come with appropriate travel and health insurance to ensure they may access private health providers.
Board, pocket money or other financial benefits/remuneration
Spending money is not provided.
Language requirements
All exchange students are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of spoken and written English. A good basis in scientific English writing will be beneficial. Language competence: Only for partner Institutions which do not teach in English.
Other requirements
Minimum year of study: the exchange research student must have completed one year of study in their Pharmacy degree programme. Students with some essential research experience in a domain related to pharmacy would be preferred.
Information on Work Permits and Visa
Exchange Students/Visiting Scholars will be responsible for obtaining necessary documents for international study and complying with immigration and visa requirements. Subject to the Exchange Student/Visiting Scholar fulfilling the required criteria, each institution will provide any immigration documents usually required from the Host Institution. The University of Auckland has an Immigration Advisor who may provide advice to Visiting Scholars.
Exchange student visa - Can stay up to 4 years - Cost from $375 - Processing time: 80% within 2 weeks (This is approximate and based on May 2024 figures)
Selection Procedures
Deadline to apply: 31 March
Choice of the exchange student by: the host (School of Pharmacy, University of Auckland) Additional documents: Reference letter; statement of research intent, A disclaimer that there will be a screening process and application does not guarantee that the visit will take place.