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PhD Scholarship - Making predictions beyond model-based clustering for mixed type data

Scholarship details

PhD Scholarship - Making predictions beyond model-based clustering for mixed type data
Study levels Ph D
Value $35,000 stipend per annum, plus Tuition Fees for 3 years
Close date Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

This scholarship supports the development of new methods for clustering mixed-type survey data and building predictive models. The successful candidate will join a research team focused on improving the predictive power of survey data.

Entry requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated person with an excellent academic record, who is familiar with the mathematical theory and computational methods of statistics. The ideal candidate will have: Honours or Masters degree with an excellent GPA; Background in statistics, data science, or a related field; Strong programming skills (preferably in R); Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; An interest in contributing to a wide range of areas in the development of statistical methodology. Applicants must also meet the entry requirements for PhD study at Victoria University of Wellington. Refer to the .