Are you an Indigenous Student looking to pursue a PhD or Master’s by Research? The Indigenous PhD Scholarship offered by La Trobe University provides a transformative opportunity to advance your research ambitions in the fields of psychology and public health. With substantial financial support and additional benefits, this scholarship is dedicated to empowering Indigenous students to excel in academia and research.
Scholarship Benefits
This scholarship offers an extensive package to support your studies and research:
- Stipend and Top-Up: Base stipend: $34,000 per annum (2024 rate) for up to 3.5 years (doctoral) or 22 months (Master’s). And an additional top-up stipend: $10,000 per annum for the duration of the program.
- Research Support: Research allowance: $3,000 per annum to cover expenses such as fieldwork, laboratory consumables, and conference attendance.
- Fee Offset: Full tuition fee relief for up to four years (doctoral) or two years (Master’s).
- Relocation and Thesis Support: A Research Training Program (RTP) allowance to assist with relocation and thesis production costs.
- Fortnightly Payments: The stipend is paid fortnightly for ease of financial planning.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the entrance requirements for the proposed course.
- Not be receiving another scholarship exceeding 75% of the stipend rate for the same purpose.
Priority is given to candidates who:
- Conduct research at a La Trobe University campus.
- Have prior research experience (e.g., Master’s by Research or first-class Honours degree).
Who Can Apply?
This scholarship is open to:
- Future graduate researchers.
- Prospective PhD candidates.
- Indigenous Australian students passionate about advancing research in psychology or public health.
Where Is It Available?
You can undertake this research scholarship at any of the following La Trobe University campuses:
- Online
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- Mildura
- Shepparton
Apply here: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/scholarships/other/2024-indigenous-phd-scholarship-school-of-psychology-and-public-health
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024.