Summer Project Scholarships for 2025-2026

The Future Architecture of the Network (FAN) programme has summer project scholarships on offer for Electrical Engineering students at University of Canterbury (UC), University of Auckland (UoA), University of Waikato (UoW), Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT).  
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Please see below summary list. Please follow the links to find more detailed project descriptions and specific requirements: ​

Project #	Workstream	Institution	Project title
1	1	UC	Review of Energy Storage Requirements for hybrid AC/DC Grids​ – ​Applications closed
2	1	UC	MVDC Grid in Christchurch. (Follow-up from last year)​​ – ​Applications closed
3	1	UC	Dual carrier frequency for shifted frequency analysis of electrical faults​​ – ​Applications closed
4	1	UC	Multi-frequency injection signals for impedance-based stability analysis​​ – ​Applications closed
5	2	UoA	Develop an experimental setup dedicated to investigating micro-arcing and overheating in low voltage equipment (1)
6	2	UoA	Develop an experimental setup dedicated to investigating micro-arcing and overheating in low voltage equipment (2)
7	2	UoA	Analyse experimental data of arcing faults in cable insulation (1)
8	2	UoA	Analyse experimental data of arcing faults in cable insulation (2)
9	2/4	VUW	What does it take to Convert the distribution line lab facility into an AC/DC line facility?​
10	3	AUT	Developing an Interpretable Neural Networks based on Graph Neural Network for Power System Small Signal Stability Analysis
11	3	UC	Data-enabled predictive control for DC grids – ​Applications closed
12	3	UoW	Supercapacitor based low frequency DC-DC converters for future DC homes
13	3	UoW	Supercapacitor Assisted DC lighting system: Final prototype building and testing
14	3	UoW	Supercapacitor based solar E-bike
15	3	UoW	Developing Supercapacitor Characterization Methods for Using them In Renewable Energy Systems Storage

You must work for 10 weeks (400 hours) over the period November 2025 to February 2026. 

Applications
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, letting us know which projects you are interested in, to [email protected].

​Students will be informed if their application is successful.

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International Internships and Short Projects

Check out our opportunities for international student internships in Christchurch - 3 or 6 months, post- or undergraduate.

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Postdoctoral Fellows

Position based in Auckland or Christchurch.

Current postdoctoral vacancies
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PhD or Masters Students

Postgraduate positions based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch.

Application process

• Check the available projects below and identify one (or more).
• Check the FAN Postgraduate generic position advert - common for all projects listed below.
• All New Zealand Universities have English requirements for postgraduate studies - please check their website:
  • University of Canterbury
  • University of Auckland
  • Auckland University of Technology
  • Victoria University of Wellington
  • University of Waikato

Current postgraduate vacancies
There are no current postgraduate positions. Positions will be advertised when available, please check back later.