Scholarship

The Investec Women in Finance and Leadership PhD Scholarship

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$39,500 - A$39,500

Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to a PhD student to undertake advanced research into the experiences of women making their careers as leaders in the finance and investment banking industries. The scholarship has been established to support research under the supervision of Prof. Rae Cooper (AO, FASSA) on gender equality dynamics within the finance industry and ecosystem. The scholarship is funded by Investec Australia Limited and the University of Sydney Business School. Recipients will conduct advanced research into the experiences of women employed in the finance and investment banking industries, contributing to understanding of gender equality challenges and opportunities in these sectors.

Duration 42 - 43 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
women_in_stem

Application Details

Interview Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, area of study and research proposal, curriculum vitae, personal statement demonstrating interest in research into experiences of women in finance and investment banking, and interview. Awarded by nomination of selection committee, supervisor, and Associate Dean (Research Education).

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder