Te Tohu WhaiorangaRangahau
Recognising tauira rata excellence in research.
Proudly supported by Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac
- Recognises
- Excellence in Research
- Open to
- Māori medical students (tauira)
- Grant
- Up to $5,000, paid as an educational grant
- Sponsor
- 2026 recipient
- Māia Lockyer
About the award
Te Tohu Whaioranga Rangahau is the Te ORA and Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac student award for Excellence in Research. It is awarded for a research idea, and recognises Tauira Rata (Māori medical students) for demonstrated excellence in research during the year.
The research idea may be extended into the Summer Student Internship grant, which is optional.
Te ORA and Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac launched two annual student awards in 2016: Rangahau for Excellence in Research, and Hautūtanga for Excellence in Leadership. Recipients can receive up to $5,000, paid as an educational grant.
Applications for 2027
Questions? Email the Te ORA Office using the contact form.
Criteria
Check you meet the criteria and plan your essay before applications open. All applications are considered by Te ORA’s Awards Committee.
Apply from 15 May
01Who can applyFive requirements
- Identify as Māori
- Be enrolled at medical school at the University of Auckland or Otago
- Be a current registered member of Te ORA
- Provide a 500-word essay
- Be available to attend the Te ORA Hui-ā-Tau Awards Ceremony
02Your essay500 words on one of four kaupapa
Tell us about your whakapapa and your views and ideas for research on one of these kaupapa:
03How it’s decidedTe ORA’s Awards Committee
Timeframes are sent to all members through the e-pānui. All applications are considered by Te ORA’s Awards Committee, whose decision is final. The award is presented at the Hui-ā-Tau Awards Ceremony.
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