Award or Grant Description $$ $28,092 p.a.
This project examines the relationship between socioeconomic inequality and the development and the impact of hearing impairment on the lives of older adults in Australia in terms of mental well-being, quality of life, social engagement, and economic position.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance and preferably, additional relevant research experience and/or peer-reviewed research activity in line with the University’s scholarship rating guidelines. Refer to the Rating Scholarship Applicants section for more information about these guidelines.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend.
The value and tenure of the scholarship is an “MQRES” full-time stipend rate of $28,092 per annum (in 2020 tax-exempt for up to 3 years - indexed annually).
Application Process
New applicants to Macquarie University will need to complete the OnlineHDR Candidature and Scholarship Application via the Online Application System and arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Higher Degree Research Office. Further information can be found on the How to Apply page.