Scholarship

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Screening for Type 1 Diabetes in Indigenous Communities

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$42,440 - A$42,440

Deadline

Feb 09, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a Masters by Research or PhD student who is undertaking research in screening for type 1 diabetes in Indigenous communities. The scholarship is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and is offered through the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. The scholarship provides a stipend allowance to support full-time research students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Recipients will conduct research focused on screening for type 1 diabetes in Indigenous communities, contributing to important health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.

Duration 21 - 43 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Selection based on academic merit and cover letter detailing interest in subject area. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview. The successful applicant will be awarded on nomination of relevant research supervisors.

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • remain_in_field