Introduction
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) is delighted to offer a postgraduate scholarship for advancing research in haematology. This scholarship is in honour of John Waller who passed away in 2016. When John was first diagnosed with CML, he became a strong and lifelong supporter of LBC. A well-known and highly regarded New Zealand businessman, John encouraged many other individuals and organisations to support the cause during his lifetime.

Purpose
This Scholarship is intended to provide personal support for graduate students whose proposed programme of advanced study or research for a higher degree (e.g. PhD or MD) is in the field of haematology.

Eligibility and Qualifications
To apply for this scholarship graduate students should be eligible to be enrolled full-time in an approved course of graduate study or research in a New Zealand University. Applications should be New Zealand citizens or non-New Zealand citizens with New Zealand residency at the time of application. Application may be made in advance of enrolment on the understanding that an award would be conditional on successful completion of enrolment procedures.

Application
The application must be made by the student, together with their supervisor or supervisors, through the head of the Department where the student is to work. A confidential report from the supervisors and one other person familiar with the applicant’s academic record will be required. Interviews may be arranged with the student, the proposed supervisor, and representatives of LBC.

Conditions of Tenure
The scholarship is tenable within departments of universities and/or hospitals in New Zealand. The suitability of the proposed department and research supervisor is taken into consideration by the LBC review committee when applications are reviewed. A scholar may not hold other regular paid employment without the express permission of LBC. Normally this permission will be given in respect of teaching or clinical duties not exceeding 10 hours per week, which have the approval of the research supervisor. Other forms of award (scholarships, bursaries, etc.) may be held in conjunction with a Postgraduate Scholarship only if the permission of LBC has been obtained.

Reporting
All scholars are required to submit an annual report to LBC on the anniversary of their commencement date. They are also required to submit a final 1- 2 page report within one month of submitting their thesis. Additionally LBC require a report in lay-terms to be used for LBC’s own on and offline communication purposes.

Duration of Tenure
The Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded for up to three years and is subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual reports of progress.

Publications
Any scholar who publishes the results of work performed during the tenure of the Postgraduate Scholarship is required to acknowledge the assistance they have received by stating, “the research was conducted during the tenure of the John Waller Scholarship from Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand” Such publications must have the approval of the supervisor.

Suspension
LBC may, at its discretion for what is considered grave cause, suspended the tenure of the Postgraduate Scholarship for such time as is thought fit, or deprive a scholar of their scholarship.

Value
The value of this scholarship is determined by LBC, and as of 2022 the stipend is $30,000 per annum. This includes tuition fees. An additional amount up to $5,000 per annum will be available to assist with related conference and travel expenses. Evidence of this expenditure will be required in addition to the annual report.

Research costs
LBC expects that any costs of the research undertaken by Postgraduate Scholars will be borne by the host institution.

Completion of Application

To assist you with your application please note the following:

• Details of subjects studied and grades obtained to date should be attached to the application form.

• Postgraduate Scholarships are personal awards and emphasis will be placed on the candidate and their potential to develop during the period of the scholarship.

• The research project itself is clearly important and sufficient detail needs to be provided to demonstrate the intrinsic value.

• Application forms should include a description of the applicant’s research interests, reasons for the particular supervisor or Department and a structured outline of the proposed project.

• A completed and signed administrative and ethical agreement. (Download a copy below).