Scholarship

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Social Psychology

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$41,753 - A$41,753

Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Social Psychology provides financial assistance to domestic research students undertaking a PhD in social psychology at the University of Sydney's School of Psychology. The scholarship supports research within a large team, working within a Primary School educational context with focus on relevant ethical practice in research. This scholarship is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) project 'RESPECT Against Racism: Advancing new anti-racist educational e-modules' (LP240100299) between ARC, The University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, University of Technology Sydney and The Cool Australia Trust. The successful candidate will receive a stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend rate for up to 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in Social Psychology and effective strategies to reduce prejudice.

Duration 36 - 43 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal transcripts

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, curriculum vitae, area of study and/or research proposal, previous research experience via list of publications, and personal statement demonstrating commitment to research within a large team, work within a Primary School educational context and familiarity with relevant ethical practice in research. Awarded on nomination of relevant research supervisor(s).

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • geographic_restrictions
  • employment_restrictions
  • publication_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder
  • present_findings