The Scholarships provide access to health research experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders enrolled in an undergraduate degree or a masters by degree by course work, to work on a defined aspect of research.

An interested OCHRe Investigator will develop project-based learning activities (activities) which align with the vision of OCHRe that aims to build the capacity and capability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students. Investigators whose applications are successful will, in turn, select a student they will Supervise for the duration of the project.

Available only for OCHRe Investigators listed on the OCHRe website: https://www.ochrenetwork.org/investigators

Applications close | 29 September 2024

EXTENDED TO 29 SEPTEMBER 2024 - with each Investigator able to submit up to three applications per round (refer to Scholarship Program Guidelines, Section 2 for details)

If you are an OCHRe Investigator interested in applying for a Health Research Experience Scholarship, please click  here.

Value | $4,000  per scholarship
Applications close | 29 September 2024

The University of Queensland

Building the next generation of Indigenous scholars

The PhD program will foster the future generation of promising Indigenous researchers trained through the Centre’s comprehensive Indigenous leadership, mentorship and capacity building program. The Indigenous Futures Centre provides the ideal opportunity to build strength and research capacity by supporting next generation of Indigenous scholars with the support of the current Indigenous thought leaders.

For expressions of interest or questions, contact Arielle at ifc.graduatestudy@uq.edu.au

The University of Melbourne (UoM)

Two exciting PhD scholarship opportunities aligned with an MRFF funded project to foster a healthy start to life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. This opportunity is only for domestic applicants with valid working rights.

Start Date | Tue Oct 01 2024

Central Queensland University

Webinar| 5 October

CQUniversity Australia offers a range of research higher degrees (RHD), including the Graduate Certificate in Research, Masters by Research (including Offshore), PhD (including Offshore), PhD (Industry) and Doctor of Education.

Gain a better idea of where a CQUniversity RHD can take you, what the costs are, how they can support you, and how to identify a research topic and prospective supervisor.

For more information, click here.

LK LAW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Adelaide

The purpose of the LK Scholarship is to empower and support two master's student to undertake research work within the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). This $10,000 scholarship offers a unique and flexible placement opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, fostering collaboration and enhancing cultural understanding. To be eligible, students must  Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person & be able to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Identity.

Click here to read the information sheet including the full eligibility criteria.

Opens | 26th August 2024 
Closes | 25th October 2024

To access the application form, click here.

For more information about the role please contact the Wardliparingga Capacity Development team at wardliparinggacapacitydevelopment@sahmri.com

Honours, Master’s or PhD Opportunity for First Nations person

The Healthy Skin team are looking for an Aboriginal person keen to do a Honours, Master's or PhD to join their team on an exciting project in the Boorloo (Perth) area!

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gillian Woods, Aboriginal Community Project Coordinator, at gillian.woods@thekids.org.au, or Professor Asha Bowen, Team Lead, on asha.bowen@thekids.org.au.

Closing Date: 1 month - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.