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Optimism bias uplift on cost contingency: a NZ study
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Close date | Monday, 22 September 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The research will review past (possibly some present) internal projects and compare the project cost at different stages to establish an optimism bias uplift. It is the intention of this research to build a compendium of knowledge encompassing Stakeholder outputs, liabilities and project opportunities. The outcomes will be: A documented case study library, A compendium database (excel based or similar) showing the informed contingency at each stage of a project, A report 8-10 pages in length.
Entry requirements
A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm 22 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.