Funding of up to $120,000 over three years is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduates in gaining a research PhD degree.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday 30 October 2015.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- be commencing a full-time PhD research program at a Queensland university in 2016
- have an administering organisation that is a Queensland university or Queensland-based research agency for the duration of the scholarship (GST registered with an Australian Business Number)
- have a significant industry collaboration and/or participation, evidenced by 50 percent of your time physically located with and industry /end user partner. An industry/end-user organisation is a private, public or not-for-profit organisation that will assist with the translation and practical application of the research
- not hold another scholarship.
How to apply
Applications can be completed online and will open Friday 18 September 2015.
Click here to access the website for more information.
About the Aboriginal and Torres Strait PhD Scholarships
The Advance Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarships program supports indigenous undergraduates in gaining a research PhD degree. This lays the fundamental foundation for a future research career. The scholarships assist in attracting and retaining promising researchers in Queensland, and foster increased linkage with industry/end-user organisations.
Further information
- Email: advancequeensland@dsiti.qld.gov.au ( mailto:advancequeensland@dsiti.qld.gov.au )
- Facebook: Advance Queensland ( https://facebook.com/AdvanceQueensland )
- Twitter: @AdvanceQld ( https://twitter.com/advanceqld )
- Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
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