PhD Economics Top-Up scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Postgraduate research (HDR)
- Study area
- Business and economics
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence
- Funding type
- Top-up
- Scholarship value
- $14,000 per annum
- Scholarship duration
- Up to 4 years
- Number awarded
- May vary
About this scholarship
This Top-Up Scholarship encourages and supports Australian Indigenous PhD students to undertake research at the School of Economics at The University of Queensland.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research as set out by the Graduate School
- are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- are studying full-time and onshore in Australia
- are enrolled through the School of Economics
- are already receiving, or apply for and are awarded, a living allowance scholarship of at least the Research Training Program rate. This includes the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship.
How to apply
You don't need to submit a separate application for this scholarship.
You're assessed for this scholarship when you apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). When you're filling out the application, make sure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:
- select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
- select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
- select ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and type in ‘ECONOMICS-TOPUP’ in the 'Name of scholarship' field.
Current students
If you're currently enrolled in a HDR program at UQ, please contact your HLO (HDR Liaison Officer) team for guidance.
Rules
If you are a domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, that prevents you from studying full time, you may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case-by-case basis.