Yim Family Foundation PhD Scholarships in AI, Trust and Governance
A$10,000 - A$10,000
Jan 16, 2026
Australia
individual
About This Opportunity
This Scholarship has been established to support outstanding PhD students who are undertaking research into artificial intelligence technologies from legal and socio-technical perspectives. Funded through a generous gift from the Yim Family Foundation, these scholarships aim to foster innovative, interdisciplinary research that advances understanding of AI's impact on society, law, and governance. The Centre for AI, Trust and Governance's mission is enhancing understanding of trust in society and advancing safety, governance, and law in relation to AI. The Centre's research themes include AI and Digital Creative Industries; AI, Platforms and Information; AI, Law and Policy; AI, Education and Equity; AI, Organisations and Work; and/or Civic Tech and Participation. Recipients must be commencing postgraduate research students in Arts and Social Sciences or Sydney Law School, conducting research into enhancing our understanding of AI uses and its impact on society.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- Australia
- Project in
- Australia
- Applicants
- individual
- Organizations
- academic
Application Details
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
Review process
Selection based on academic merit, research proposal, CV, feedback from two academic referees, previous research experience, and personal statement demonstrating research skills, alignment with Centre's mission, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to equity and trust in AI.
Restrictions
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Post-award obligations
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- acknowledge_funder
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- Award Amount
- A$10,000 - A$10,000
- Application Deadline
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January 16, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDeadline passed
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