About this scholarship
The objective of this Award is to provide funding for HDR Candidates of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, to support them to pursue a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, based at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH).
Field of study
Epidemiology/population health
Duration
Payments made for program duration
Payment made for 3 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Selection bases | Academic merit, Indigenous |
Up to two Awards will be available each year to a prospective or continuing domestic student who:
- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
- Is enrolled in and continuing to pursue a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Master or Philosophy, at NCEPH at the ANU, and
- Has been awarded an HDR base stipend scholarship.
- Continuing candidates should apply within twelve months of commencement.
Note: An applicant may also apply for the Broom Research Award if they have applied for a HDR base stipend scholarship but have not yet learnt of the outcome. The Broom Research Award may be awarded to a candidate who has not obtained a base stipend scholarship, but only under exceptional circumstances and may be subject to submission of additional documentation for assessment.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on maintaining base stipend scholarships
6 month extension available.
How to apply
The Chair of the NCEPH Scholarships Committee shall call for applications.
Application is by email to the Chair, NCEPH Scholarships Committee: scholarships.committee.nceph@anu.edu.au.
Candidates should provide:
- a completed application form;
- a 2-page (maximum) CV; and
- a 2-page (maximum) research proposal outlining the research aims to be addressed and proposed research methodology/activities
- copies of your Academic Records (transcripts) from undergraduate and (where relevant) postgraduate degrees.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications01-Nov to 30-Nov
Value
$15,000 per annum. Up to 3 years for PhD and 2 years for MPhil
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Payments made fortnightly
Additional information
Supplementary scholarship only, to a maximum of $15,000, for an enrolled HDR Candidate. No additional benefits.
The Chair of the NCEPH Scholarships Committee shall call for applications.
Application is by email to the Chair, NCEPH Scholarships Committee: scholarships.committee.nceph@anu.edu.au.
Candidates should provide:
- a completed application form;
- a 2-page (maximum) CV; and
- a 2-page (maximum) research proposal outlining the research aims to be addressed and proposed research methodology/activities
- copies of your Academic Records (transcripts) from undergraduate and (where relevant) postgraduate degrees.
Use contact details to request an alternative file format.
- Conditions of Award: Leonard Broom HDR Research Award (69/2020) (PDF, 154.31 KB)
- Conditions of award 2018 (PDF, 373.91 KB)
Use contact details to request an alternative file format.
Selection will be made on the basis of academic merit, the potential for the proposed research to improve health, and the research potential of the proposal.
Contact us
Chair, NCEPH Scholarships Committee
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.