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A Studentship Agreement sets out the terms when a university or research institution funds a student's postgraduate studies in New Zealand. It covers key details like the stipend amount, research expectations, and intellectual property rights while the student completes their thesis or research project.

These agreements protect both parties by clearly spelling out study milestones, supervision arrangements, and what happens if either side needs to end the arrangement early. They're especially important for funded PhD candidates and research masters students who receive financial support through university grants or external funding bodies.

Use a Studentship Agreement when offering funded postgraduate research positions at New Zealand universities and research institutions. This becomes essential once you've selected candidates for PhD or Masters programs that include financial support, research facilities access, or equipment use.

Put this agreement in place before the student begins their research work or receives any funding. The timing matters because it establishes clear expectations around intellectual property rights, publication permissions, and funding conditions from day one. Many research grants and external funding bodies specifically require these agreements to protect their investment.

• Basic Research Studentship: Covers standard PhD and Masters funding arrangements with straightforward stipend payments and basic research obligations
• Industry-Sponsored Agreement: Includes additional IP clauses and confidentiality requirements when commercial partners fund the research
• Joint Institution Agreement: Used when students work across multiple universities or research centers
• M��ori Research Partnership: Incorporates tikanga M��ori principles and indigenous knowledge protection
• International Collaboration: Addresses cross-border research projects with overseas institutions and specific visa requirements

• Research Universities: Draft and issue the agreements, manage funding, and oversee research progress
• Postgraduate Students: Sign as recipients of funding and research support, agreeing to specific study milestones
• Academic Supervisors: Guide research work and ensure compliance with agreement terms
• Research Office Staff: Administer agreements and monitor student progress against funding requirements
• External Funding Bodies: Provide financial support and set specific research conditions or outcomes
• Legal Teams: Review and update agreement terms to protect institutional interests

• Student Details: Gather full contact information, academic history, and enrollment status
• Funding Terms: Document stipend amounts, payment schedule, and any performance conditions
• Research Scope: Define the project objectives, timeline, and expected outputs clearly
• IP Rights: Specify ownership of research findings and publication permissions
• Key Dates: Set clear start dates, milestone deadlines, and completion timeframes
• Supervision Plan: Include supervisor details and meeting frequency requirements
• Exit Clauses: Outline conditions for early termination and repayment obligations

• Party Details: Full legal names and contact information for student and institution
• Funding Terms: Detailed stipend amounts, payment schedule, and conditions
• Research Scope: Clear description of project, objectives, and expected outcomes
• IP Rights: Ownership and usage rights for research outputs and publications
• Duration: Start date, expected completion, and milestone deadlines
• Termination Clauses: Conditions for ending the agreement and consequences
• Confidentiality: Rules around sensitive research data and findings
• Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disagreements under NZ law

A Studentship Agreement is often confused with an Advisory Agreement, but they serve distinct purposes in academic settings. While both involve guidance and support relationships, their scope and legal implications differ significantly.

• Purpose: Studentship Agreements focus on funded research and study commitments, while Advisory Agreements cover professional guidance and consulting services
• Financial Terms: Studentships typically include regular stipend payments and research funding, whereas Advisory Agreements usually involve professional fees or consulting rates
• Duration: Studentships align with academic programs (often 3-4 years for PhDs), while Advisory Agreements tend to be shorter-term or project-based
• Intellectual Property: Studentship Agreements emphasize research outputs and academic publications, whereas Advisory Agreements focus on protecting business knowledge and commercial insights
• Obligations: Students must meet academic milestones and research goals, while advisors provide expertise and recommendations without direct involvement in execution