Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships

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Opportunity details

Total reward
0 $
State University
The university of Queensland Australia
Area
Australia
Host Country
Australia
Deadline
On going
Study level
Doctoral Degree
Opportunity type
Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants
Opportunity funding
-
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Description

Awarded to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in any field at The University of Queensland.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be:

  • an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • studying full-time and onshore in Australia
  • nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
  • assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.

Additionally, you must not:

  • hold a qualification at the same or a higher level than the higher degree by research program you are undertaking
  • be receiving a living allowance award, scholarship or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program
  • be receiving a Commonwealth-funded tuition fee scholarship

See Terms and Conditions for more information.

Applicants are required to provide compelling evidence of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. This would usually take the form of confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status under the common seal of a community organisation. Where exceptional circumstances apply, statutory declarations and other forms of documentation may be considered. Original or certified copies of supporting documentation must be provided.

How to apply

Apply for this scholarship when you apply for a higher degree by research.

To ensure there is enough time to review your application, we recommend applying least 2 to 3 months before the research quarter in which you hope to start.

Before submitting an application you should:

  • check your eligibility 
  • prepare your documentation and
  • contact the HDR Liaison Officer in your proposed school or institute with any questions you may have.

When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:

  1. Include a Confirmation of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Status.
  2. Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
  3. Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
  4. Select the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship type

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The HDR Liaison Officer in your proposed enrolling school or institute will be able to help you with the application process.

Learn more about applying for a higher degree by research at UQ

Scholarship value : Base stipend of $38,092 per annum (2020 rate), indexed annually, tuition fees

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