About this scholarship
The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation Pat Turner scholarship (Higher Degree Research) provides high performing Indigenous Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 2-3 year full pay scholarship at ANU to undertake research on topics of national significance
Field of study
The scholarship is available for all Higher Degree Research programs at ANU that addresses a research topic of national significance and strategic importance or immediate relevance to specific agencies, or the APS more broadly.
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 2 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Access |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Selection bases | Academic merit, Indigenous |
Applicants must:
- be a substantive APS 4 to SES Band 1 level Indigenous employee;
- have at least three years' service in APS; and
- have been admitted to a Higher Degree Research program at ANU.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load
12 month extension available.
How to apply
Scholars must have received a full letter of offer for their chosen ANU Higher Degree Research program before being able to apply for this scholarship.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications16-Oct-2024 to 31-Mar-2025
Value
-
Number of scholarships awarded
3 on offer
Additional information
Scholars enter into a Deed of Agreement with their APS agency stipulating the conditions under which the scholarship will proceed, and are paid their normal salary by their agency. Taxation, superannuation and other employment conditions continue to apply. Additionally, scholars completing a PhD program have access to an international travel stipend of up to $40,000. All scholars also have access to a professional development fund of up to $5,000 over the course of the scholarship.
Scholars must have received a full letter of offer for their chosen ANU Higher Degree Research program before being able to apply for this scholarship.
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Please visit the Foundation website for further information and to view the scholarship information pack.
Contact us
Program Coordinator, Sir Roland Wilson Foundation, Pat Turner Scholarship program
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.
02 6125 4674