Westpac Research Fellowships

State University

Area

Australia

Host Country

Australia

Deadline

25 Aug 2022

Study level

Postgraduate

Opportunity type

Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Enrolment status: Current UQ student

Student type: Domestic

Study level: Postgraduate research (HDR)

Study level: All study areas

Scholarship focus: Academic excellence

Scholarship value: At least $400,000

Scholarship duration: 5 years

Number awarded: 2

Applications open: 22 June 2022

Eligibility:

You're eligible if you:

are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
have been awarded a PhD within the eligible time frame (refer to Westpac website for 2023 application details)
propose an area of research which meets ERA standards
meet research requirements that allign with the Foundation's three focus areas
conduct research which includes international opportunities to develop your leadership skills and global networks
are able to provide two letters of reference
are able to attend the National Assessment Centre held in December.

Your application will be assessed based on:

academic excellence and achievements to date
your research environment
your ability to contribute to the Westpac 100 Scholars Network
your sense of connection to Australia and commitment to improving the lives of others.