ACISA Stress and Trauma Scholarship

The ACISA Stress and Trauma Scholarship is a financial award for students enrolled in the Master of Mental Health program at the University of Queensland who are undertaking research in the broad area of stress and trauma in the community or workplace. The scholarship supports students conducting an Independent Mental Health Project as part of their coursework requirements. Established in 2008, the scholarship is maintained by funds donated from the Australian Critical Incident Stress Association Inc (ACISA). The scholarship aims to encourage research that addresses gaps in psychological research regarding the impact of stress and trauma, with potential applications to practice, knowledge, service delivery, or policy. Recipients are expected to conduct feasible research that contributes to understanding the impact of stress in community or workplace settings and may improve the quality of life of workers or community members.