HDR Philanthropic Travel Scholarships

  
      Enrolment status
      
            Current UQ student
      
      Student type
      
            Domestic,
                International
      
      Study level
      
            Postgraduate research (HDR)
      
      Study area
      
            All study areas
      
      Scholarship focus
      
            Academic excellence
      
      Funding type
      
            Travel
      
      Scholarship value
      
            Up to $6,000
      
      Scholarship duration
      
            The scholarship may be held for up to 1 year, for the period of travel
      
      Number awarded
      
            May vary
      
      Applications open
      
            2 April 2024
      
      Applications close
      
            1 May 2024

About this scholarship

This round of HDR Philanthropic scholarships will offer the Walter and Eliza Hall Travelling Scholarship and Joan Allsop Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded annually.

Walter and Eliza Hall Travelling Scholarship

This travel scholarship was established in 1949 and is maintained by a donation from the Trustees of the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Higher Degree by Research candidate in undertaking research travel overseas.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you are a Higher Degree by Research student undertaking research travel overseas.

Selection Criteria

Your application will be ranked on the basis of:

academic achievement and potential for scholastic success;
the potential for the proposed travel to enhance the quality of your Higher Degree by Research thesis; and
the potential for the proposed travel to expedite the completion of the thesis.
any other matters seen fit.

Value

Up to $6,000

Joan Allsop Scholarship

This travel scholarship was established in 2012 and is maintained by donations and a bequest from Dr Joan Allsop.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you are a PhD candidate undertaking a project relating to an Australian topic, for example Australian history, flora and fauna, etc.

Selection Criteria

Your application will be ranked on the basis of:

academic achievement and potential for scholastic success; and
the significance and relevance of the proposed use of the scholarship to your Higher Degree by Research candidature.
the potential for the proposed use of the scholarship to expedite the completion and enhance the quality of your thesis; and
any other matters the selection committee sees fit.

Value

Up to $6,000

How to apply

*You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying for. Your application will be assessed against the eligibility criteria for each scholarship*

To submit your application, apply online and attach the following completed documents:

Application form
Budget spreadsheet (XLS, 40KB)
You must also submit your CV and provide any other documents to support your application (such as invitations, conference abstract acceptance etc).

Important Dates

Applications open	Tuesday 2 April 2024
Last day for HDR candidates to submit application	Wednesday 1 May 2024
Announcement of the outcome of the round	Monday 10 June 2024
Earliest date for travel departure	Monday 1 July 2024
Latest date for travel departure	Monday 30 June 2025

Tips for completing the application

Make sure your writing is clear and concise. Your application will be reviewed by academic staff who may not be within your discipline as well as non-academic staff, so use language targeted at a non-specialist audience.
Provide strong and clear justification for your proposed activity/travel. Well-reasoned and logical explanations would significantly contribute to your success in being awarded.
Have a defined plan, with specific dates and locations; an unclear plan will not be viewed favourably.
Get the details right in your application. If there is lack of clarity in your application, you will not be contacted for clarification.
Enclose as much supporting documentation as you can, and ensure that it is as complete as possible. Applications with insufficient documentation will be disadvantaged.

Funding for travel is highly competitive and the number of applications invariably far outweighs available funds.

Submit your application

Rules

The scholarships listed on this page are philanthropic HDR travel scholarships which adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the Schedule A Postgraduate Research Scholarships.
All philanthropic scholarship recipients must follow the conditions of UQ research and travel scholarships, including reporting and progress requirements.
Applicants must follow the process and advice outlined on the HDR Travel page.
Any changes to the purpose, destination, or travel dates requires prior approval from the Graduate School. Failure to obtain the approval may forfeit the award. Retrospective changes will not be approved.
Departure must be no earlier than Monday 1 July 2024. Note: payment of award may take up to four (4) weeks to be processed.
Applicants must seek approval for the proposed activities and travel from their Principal Supervisor before submitting an application.
Any unspent funds must be returned to the Graduate School.
Applicants must demonstrate that additional funds are available to supplement the award, if required.
Donors may invite the recipient to present on the work conducted as part of the scholarship, in which case they must comply or risk losing the scholarship.
Holders of these philanthropic scholarships must acknowledge them in any paper that is published as a result of the research conducted while the recipient held the scholarship.
Incomplete applications will not be considered; applicants are responsible for providing the required documentation and the Graduate School will not follow up with individuals.

Schedule A: Postgraduate Research Scholarships (PDF, 623.78 KB)