Scholarship

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in NDIS Rhetoric versus Reality

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$35,000 - A$35,000

Deadline

Feb 28, 2021

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a PhD student undertaking research into the 'NDIS: Rhetoric versus Reality?' project, which explores the realities of living with intellectual disability in Australia. The scholarship is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the University of Sydney. The successful applicant will conduct full-time research within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, focusing on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and examining whether its implementation matches its stated goals and rhetoric. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support through a stipend allowance for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance and annual progress reviews.

Duration 36 - 37 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Interview Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter research_proposal letters_of_recommendation writing_sample

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, cover letter, academic referees, and samples of work. Preference given to applicants with experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • reporting_requirements
  • geographic_restrictions

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder