Learning from cultural fire on Country: Co-designing research that connects Indigenous Knowledge with western science
State University
Area
Host Country
Deadline
Study level
Opportunity type
Specialities
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions
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
Funding type:
Living stipend,
Top-up,
Tuition fees
Scholarship value:
$47,000 pa (increases each year); top-up may be available for the right candidate after a secondary interview; full tuition
Scholarship duration:
Two years
Number awarded:
One
Applications open:
30 April 2026
Eligibility:
To be eligible you will need to:
- be based in Australia
- be available to study full time
Who can apply?
This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
We’re looking for someone who has experience working with Indigenous communities and who is interested in being out on Country.
The role will suit someone who is interested in:
- Cultural fire and land management
- Working on Country
- Ecology
You’ll need to be comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
You don’t need to have all the technical skills to apply. Experience with tools like Kestrel weather meters or ecological monitoring is helpful, but we will provide training and support if needed.
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