Australian Indigenous Higher Degree Research Scholarships

UNE is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars wanting to carry out research in areas of research priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Research projects should be interdisciplinary in nature, and work across areas such as rural medicine, health, psychology, education, social work, public policy, law, criminology and sociology. This scholarship provides financial support for three years for a Doctoral degree or two years for a Research Masters. The scholarship value is $37,510 per annum (2022 rate), and candidates will be eligible to apply for an additional $7,000 per year for cultural supervision and/or mentoring through Research Services. The program offers 10 scholarships and aims to support Indigenous researchers in conducting meaningful research that addresses community priorities.