Thrive: Indigenous Scholarship

This Scholarship represents a unique opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake a PhD (or equivalent degree by research).
The successful candidate will be supported by an exceptional team of child and youth researchers based at the Transforming early Education and Child Health Research Centre (TeACH) and supervised by Thrive chief investigators as well as joining a large team of PhD candidates whose projects contribute to the broad Thrive project aims. This offers the opportunity to develop mixed methods capability, including access to participatory and co-design approaches and data-driven methods as well as to forge an emerging academic peer network.
 
This scholarship offers a tax-free stipend of $50,000 per annum to support living costs. Tuition fees will be supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset and support for conference attendance, fieldwork and additional costs as approved by the relevant school/Institute.
 
This program also offers students the option of a 6-month industry placement to gain real-world experiences and be job-ready.

Scholarship details

Value: $50,000 approx. total

Duration: Duration of the program

Application dates

Closed

Close: 30/06/2024

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

  • Western Sydney University

Study level:

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • NSW

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– identify as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14 (D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW);
– hold qualifications and experience equal to one of the following (i) an Australian First Class Bachelor (Honours) degree, (ii) coursework Masters with at least 25% research component;
– demonstrated strong academic performance in the applicant’s area of interest and;
– be enthusiastic and highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level.

How to Apply

For questions and advice about the research project, the project requirements and your intention to apply, please contact Professor Rebekah Grace at rebekah.grace@westernsydney.edu.au
 
You will not need complete ‘Step 5: Submit an online application for admission’ when applying for this scholarship but you must complete ‘Step 6: Submit an online application for a project scholarship.”
 
Please note that the Scholarship application period will stay open until a suitable candidate is found, again, if you have any questions, please reach out to Professor Rebekah Grace at the email above.

Further Information

Applicants with backgrounds in education, social sciences, psychology, and health sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.