Restoring the identity of Country with cultural fire: Building resilient agricultural landscapes

Closed Full funding Postgraduate Australia

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Opportunity details

State University
The university of Queensland Australia
Area
Australia
Host Country
Australia
Deadline
Study level
Postgraduate
Opportunity type
Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants
Specialities
Geosciences
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Enrolment status: Current UQ student
Student type: Domestic
Study level: Postgraduate research (HDR)
Study level: Agriculture and animal sciences, Environment
Scholarship focus: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
Scholarship value: Living stipend $47,500 pa; top-up scholarship $35,625 pa; travel costs
Scholarship duration: Two years
Number awarded: Two
Applications open: 13 April 2026

Eligibility:

You’re eligible if you’re:

  • an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
  • studying full-time and onshore in Australia with proof of Aboriginality;
  • nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ; and
  • approved by industry partner/s. 

Successful applicants who meet eligibility will be granted an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship in addition to the top-up. 

Equity criteria: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

  • Disadvantaged and/or regional and remote areas
  • Students who demonstrate leadership potential in their community

You must be in receipt of or apply for and be awarded a living allowance scholarship of at least the Research Training Program rate to be eligible for this scholarship. You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for an MPhil. You don't need to submit a separate scholarship application.

Selection criteria:

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

  • previous academic record
  • publication record
  • honours and awards
  • employment history.

A working knowledge of Indigenous land and cultural fire management would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of ultural land management and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocol is highly desirable.

How to apply

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