Thornton Foundation PhD Scholarship
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 |
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)
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.
- Enter 'Queensland Brain Institute' as the 'Sponsor / organisation'.
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