The Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau at the University of Canterbury  have a scholarship opportunity in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Project background:

Lake-terminating glaciers are among the fastest-retreating ice masses on Earth, yet iceberg calving remains poorly understood. You'll combine high-resolution SAR data, deep learning, and field-based surveys to investigate the links between calving dynamics, terminus buoyancy, and ice velocity at an actively retreating glacier in the New Zealand Southern Alps.

 GRI Scholarship includes:

• NZ$35,650 per year
• Full tuition fees
• NZ$4,000 annual research expenses
• 3 years full-time

They are looking for someone with a background in earth or environmental science, an interest in satellite data or coding, and curiosity about glaciers and climate change. Experience with GIS, machine learning, or remote sensing is a bonus — not a requirement.

Closing date: 29 May 2026 at 5:00 pm NZ time. Late applications will not be considered.

Full project details & selection criteria:

https://geospatial.ac.nz/jobs-and-scholarships/

The scholarship is open to both domestic and international applicants through a competitive selection process ??????????? ??? ??? ??? ???????. Interested or have questions?

Send an email to Associate Professor Heather Purdie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Dr Rodrigo Gomez-Fell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.