Indigenous Postgraduate Research Scholarship

The Indigenous Postgraduate Research Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a Postgraduate Research course at Swinburne University to realise their potential and engage in their studies with success. These scholarships are awarded to candidates of exceptional research potential undertaking a Postgraduate research course. The scholarships are available by application to both future and current students enrolled in, or applying for, a Research Masters, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Professional Doctorate course at Swinburne. The scholarships are provided to assist with general living costs. Successful applicants are also automatically awarded an RTP Fees-Offset (Domestic) Scholarship which covers tuition fees for up to four years. The scholarship includes an annual stipend of $45,000 (indexed) for 3 years with possible 6 month extension for PhD or Professional Doctorate, or 1.5 years with possible 3 month extension for Research Masters. Additional benefits include paid leave of absence, thesis allowance, relocation allowance, and 3 days of paid Cultural leave per annum available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates for cultural and ceremonial obligations.