JCU Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships for HDR candidates (Doctor of Philosophy) are awarded annually on a competitive basis to the most outstanding ...
Leonard Broom HDR Research Award
The objective of this Award is to provide funding for HDR Candidates of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, to support them to pursue a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, based at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the Research School of Population Health.
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How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/leonard-broom-hdr-research-award
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Health services and support
- Medicine
At Institution:
- Australian National University
Study level:
- Postgraduate coursework
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- ACT
Eligibility Criteria
Up to two Awards will be available each year to a prospective or continuing domestic student who:
Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
Is enrolled in and continuing to pursue a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Master or Philosophy, at NCEPH at the ANU, and
Has been awarded an HDR base stipend scholarship;
Continuing candidates should apply within twelve months of commencement
Note: An applicant may also apply for the Broom Research Award if they have applied for a HDR base stipend scholarship but have not yet learnt of the outcome. The Broom Research Award may be awarded to a candidate who has not obtained a base stipend scholarship, but only under exceptional circumstances and may be subject to submission of additional documentation for assessment.
How to Apply
The Chair of the NCEPH Scholarships Committee shall call for applications.
Candidates should provide:
A completed application form;
A 2-page (maximum) CV;
A 2-page (maximum) research proposal outlining the research aims to be addressed and Proposed research methodology/activities;
Copies of your Academic Records (transcripts) from undergraduate and (where relevant) postgraduate degrees.
Further Information
Selection will be made on the basis of academic merit, the potential for the proposed research to improve health, and the research potential of the proposal.