Are you a scholar of high standing with an established publication record?
Can you devote yourself to full-time research for 12 months starting March 2026?
Do you have a project relating to New Zealand society, history, or culture you wish to initiate or complete?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for the 2026 John David Stout Fellowship in New Zealand Studies. The tenure of the Fellowship will be for 12 months to be taken up on 2 March 2026. The Fellow will be attached to the at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington and will be responsible to the Manutaki - Director.The Fellowship is open to researchers in any area of study relating to New Zealand society, history, or culture.The Fellowship is funded by the Stout Trust to foster research in New Zealand society, history, and culture. It provides the opportunity for a scholar of high standing to work full-time within an academic environment for one year on a research project leading to a publication of national significance. The research may be in any area of study relating to New Zealand society, history, or culture, but the Fellowship is not intended to fund the writing of a novel, play or other literary work. The Fellowship is aimed at experienced scholars working outside a university, but with a proven record of publications.Key requirements:
Applicants should submit a short description of their research project (500 words).
Applicants should provide personal details and an outline of relevant published writings and work in progress.
The proposed programme of work during the tenure of the Fellowship must be included.
Ō pūmanawa - About youThe successful applicant will be attached to the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies.You will be a motivated scholar of high standing with:
An established publication record with a particular project you wish to initiate or complete.
Availability to devote to full-time research and writing on your chosen topic.
The ability to spend a major part of your time during the engagement period at the Stout Research Centre and be committed to take an active part in the life of the Centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a fixed-term role in a high-performing team. There is no restriction on either the nationality or occupation of applicants.The Fellowship will not be awarded to anyone whose research is concurrently supported by their regular employment, nor for the writing of a PhD. Preference may be given to an applicant who proposes a fresh field of research.Close date for vacancy: 26 September 2025.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Manutaki - Director, Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies ( ).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About Us:Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our Universityis renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in and learn more about our .About the Team:Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our teamStep into the , the world's sole beacon for Aotearoa New Zealand Studies. Here, interdisciplinary research flourishes, exploring themes from New Zealand's rich history to its contemporary cultural dynamics. Join a team where your work contributes to understanding national identity and heritage. It's a place where academic rigor meets cultural passion, creating a unique narrative for New Zealand and beyond. Your expertise will help illuminate the stories that define a nation.
