Summary
| Enrolment status | New students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students |
| Level of study | Higher Degree by Research |
| Study area | Medicine, Science and Mathematics |
| HDR funding type | Living stipend scholarship |
| Scholarship value | $30,000 per annum |
| Scholarship duration | Three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances |
| Opening date | 1 November 2019 |
| Closing date | 1 December 2019 |
Scholarship description
Donated by the Thornton Foundation, this is a Philanthropic, Higher Degree by Research, Living Scholarship.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to Domestic candidates who intend to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy with the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI).
To be eligible, you must meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
Before you apply
If this scholarship has rules, download and read them before applying.
How to apply
To apply for admission and scholarship, follow the link above right. There is no separate application for scholarship because you will be given the opportunity to request scholarship consideration on the application for admission.
Prior to applying, check your eligibility and prepare your documentation.
In the online application portal, make sure that:
Under 'Scholarship and Sponsorship':
- Tick 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
- Enter ‘Thornton (Philanthropic)' in the 'Name of scholarship' field.
- Leave the 'Sponsor / organisation' field blank
Under 'Research Higher Degree Supervisor':
- Select a supervisor from within the Queensland Brain Institute.
Learn more about applying for a higher degree by research at UQ
Selection criteria
Candidates must meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
For the Scholarship, applicants will be ranked on the basis of:
- Academic achievement and experience and the potential for scholastic success;
- Any other matters the selection committee see fit.
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Terms and conditions
Read the policy on UQ Research Scholarships.
Holders of philanthropic scholarships must acknowledge the scholarship in any paper that is published as a result of the research conducted while the recipient held the scholarship.
Donors may also require the recipient to present on the work conducted as part of the scholarship.