Externally funded scholarships and grants

Interested in research collaboration with Germany?

The Australia-Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme is a joint initiative of Universities Australia and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany's national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. The scheme will support exchanges for Australian researchers and research candidates to spend time at partner institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers and research candidates to spend time at Australian universities.

If you are interested in research collaborations with Germany you are also encouraged to explore the other DAAD funded scholarship opportunities in the DAAD scholarship database and information available at the DAAD Sydney Information Centre.

Eligibility

Applications are to be submitted by an academic staff member on behalf of a research group including PhD candidates, Master of Research and MPhil students and Early Career Researchers. The research groups must comprise of people who are:

• employed as an academic staff member in a teaching and research or research only role at the Australian university administering the application and with a contract at that university that is valid for the duration of the relevant funding period; or
• enrolled for the duration of the relevant funding period as a PhD or Research Masters (MPhil and MRes) student at the Australian university administering the application and part of a research project application submitted by an eligible staff member at that same university.

The scheme is open to Australian researchers at participating Australian universities in all academic fields involved in a collaborative project with German research partners.

Proposals must provide opportunities for exchanges between early career researchers (defined as MRes, MPhil, PhD candidates and ECRs).

Applications are open to all Faculties and researchers from the Humanities and Social Sciences are encouraged to apply.

What is being offered

The maximum amount of funding available per Australian application is AUD$12,500 per year for two years (funded by Macquarie University).  Some universities may elect to fund projects at a lower level. Grants will cover the costs of economy airfares and living expenses and are provided directly by the applicant’s university.

How to Apply

Further information is available through Research Services (including details on how to apply, support for submissions).

Interested MRes, MPhil and PhD candidates are encouraged to speak to their supervisors about submitting an expression of interest.

Applications may only be submitted through Macquarie University Research Services.

Other DAAD funded scholarship opportunities

The DAAD's extensive scholarship database for students, graduates and academics offers applicants a wide range of tips and information to help them successfully apply for a scholarship for a course of study, a research assignment or a teaching assignment in Germany.

You are also encouraged to visit the DAAD Sydney Information Centre which provides contact details for Australians looking for information and also lists the funding and scholarship opportunities.

CSIRO’s Data61 is the data and digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency. We are solving Australia’s greatest data-driven challenges through innovative science and technology.  For more information please see our website at Data61 (link).

Research areas:  for details of research areas and how to apply please see document CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships - Data61 (link to Excel document)
Location: Various locations across Australia
Scholarship: Top-Up Scholarship of $10,000 per annum, plus a learning and development budget of $5,000 over the term of the studentship
Reference: 77646

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must have (or expect to gain):

• first or upper second-class honours or equivalent in a relevant research area;
• admission to an Australian University as a PhD student;
• hold an appropriate visa to study in Australia (if international)*
• be no further than one year (FTE) into a PhD on commencing at CSIRO
• hold a primary scholarship; for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or other primary scholarship of similar value
• not be in receipt of any other Top-Up Scholarship
• be available to commence with CSIRO no later than 30 June 2022
• a university supervisor who is willing and able to supervise you.

* International applicants must have the appropriate immigration approvals to allow them to take up the scholarship.  The successful student must be residing in Australia in order to commence their PhD and take up the CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship by no later than 30 June 2022.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Applications will be assessed on:

1. Quality and relevance of student project:  The primary assessment criterion for a CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship is the quality and relevance of the project being proposed.  The research must be aligned with the advertised priority research area.
2. Academic calibre of the student:  The quality of the student is also critical to the assessment of a scholarship and candidates must hold (or expect to gain) a relevant first or upper second class honours (or equivalent) degree from a recognised university.
3. Availability of appropriate university supervision:  The relevance of the university supervisor’s research background and their willingness to supervise the student in collaboration with the CSIRO supervisor should also be made clear.

How to apply:

You will be required to:

1. submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field which includes:
   • the reasons why the research project/s you have selected are of interest to you and how your skills/knowledge meet the project requirements;
   • the names and contact details of two academic referees; and
   • an outline of your longer-term career aspirations and how this program will help you achieve them.
2. upload your academic results in the ‘Cover Letter’ field;
3. in the ‘Education’ section, select your university from the Educational Institute list;
4. in the ‘Job-Specific Information’ section, select your preferred research project/s in order of preference.  You are not required to provide your Grade Point Average (GPA), please select ‘Not Applicable’.

If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you.  Outside business hours please email: csiro-careers@csiro.au.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an 'independent (USA) Federal agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950'. (National Science Foundation Guide-Introduction: NSF 14-1 February 2014). The Act proposed, amongst other areas, that the NSF was to promote scientific progress and is unique in that it is responsible for all aspects of science and engineering disciplines in addition to the supply of those responsible for research and education.

Funding is considered for science and engineering disciplines (including Biomedical Engineering) amongst colleges, universities, school, business and informal scientific organisations based in the United States of America. The Foundation supports cooperative research between universities and industry as well as US participation in international science and engineering research work.

There are several international programs, including EAPSI and GROW, which incorporate opportunities  for Masters or PhD students from the United States to undertake short-to-mid-term exchange in Australia.

EAPSI (East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes)  for US Graduate Students

With an expectation of future professional collaboration with foreign counterparts, the EAPSI program provides for US Graduate students in science, engineering and education to undertake first hand research; be introduced to science, science policy and scientific structure of the location; and orientation to the society, culture and language of a host country within East Asia and the Pacific region. Eligible students must be US Citizens or permanent residents and are required to be enrolled in Masters or PhD research oriented programs, or have completed the undergraduate component of a Bachelor/Master Degree program. Australian scientists may not apply directly for funding from the EAPSI program on behalf of the eligible US citizen student; however they should make their current or potential US partner investigators aware of the program and encourage them to include Australian research collaborations in their applications.

The NSF collaborates with selected foreign counterpart science and technology agencies, to sponsor specific international research institutes and awards grants to US Graduate students enabling study within Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan. Study periods are between June and August each year with the typical Australian duration being eight weeks. Students apply individually to a Summer Institute and propose host locations, host scientist, research project applicable to the host site and duration of visit prior to submitting their application for an Award. The Australian partner up to and including 2014 is Australian Academy of Science which is supported by the Federal Dept of Education.

The NSF EAPSI program has defined fields of study and further information can be located within the EAPSI information document under the title "Catalogue for Federal Domestic Assistance" (https://www.cfda.gov/)

Proposals for awards need to be completed by the respective Graduate Student once study criteria as above have been met. Proposals are submitted online by either the FastLane website or Grants website

GROW (Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide)

With the globalisation of research excellence, international research experience is an integral part of outstanding graduate education. GROW provides NSF Graduate Research Fellows with increased opportunity to further their professional development via research collaboration at top-calibre science and engineering research sites overseas. Opportunities have recently opened in Australia, Brazil, Chile, India, Ireland, The Netherlands and Switzerland in addition to Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, Norway, Singapore and Sweden.

Australian partnership with the program is Universities Australia and Australian universities associated with this group are eligible for collaborative research. The duration of research is between three and twelve months.

Eligibility for the GROW program is restricted to active awardees of the NSF GRFP (Graduate Research Fellowship Program) who are within five years of their Fellowship term. Prospective applicants must be enrolled at US institutions and be Masters or PhD seeking Fellows who have completed one year of their academic program. The NSF GRFP awardees must be US graduate students. Australian scientists may not apply directly for funding from the GROW program on behalf of the eligible active awardee of the NSF GRFP (Graduate Research Fellowship Program student; however they should make their current or potential US partner investigators aware of the program and encourage them to include Australian research collaborations in their applications.

The Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) – Australia website notes that 'support of A$2,500 per month for accommodation and basic living expenses is provided'. The Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) – Australia website also notes that 'all international students must have health insurance while in Australia. Health insurance can be provided by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which provides medical and hospital insurance'. Specific information regarding the GROW program in Australia is available at the GROW Australia website

Proposals are submitted via the (GRFP) FastLane module

An Informal Guide for Australian Scientists  || PDF

Please note: Australian scientists are not eligible for direct funding from these NSF programs, however to benefit from NSF funding they should:

- make their current or potential US partner investigators aware of these programs; and

- encourage the US partner investigator to include Australian research collaborations in their applications

NSF website: http://www.nsf.gov

For more detail, please refer to "Australia_2017_Handbook".

Successful applicants to Macquarie will be Visiting Scholars of the University. Administration requirements are managed by the Faculties with central support from HDRO. Please contact hdrmanagement@mq.edu.au

There are no anticipated changes to the application period due to the COVID-19 pandemic (this information was accurate at 7 September 2020, but is subject to ongoing developments of the COVID-19 pandemic). Each year, applications for Wine Australia’s PhD and Masters by Research scholarships open the first Monday in October and close the first Friday in November.

Wine Australia offers a PhD and Master by Research scholarship program to help attract postgraduate students to the fields of wine, viticulture and wine business research. We are committed to supporting academic endeavour and encouraging the enthusiasm of the future leaders of oenology, viticulture and wine business researchers to support a prosperous Australian grape and wine community.

Wine Australia offers supplementary scholarships for up to three years full-time PhD study and for up to two years full-time Master by Research study. Candidates must:

• be enrolled in or have applied for, a program at an Australian or overseas university
• hold, or have applied for, an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship or other equivalent scholarship through their host university

The most outstanding Wine Australia PhD scholarship applicant will receive the Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award which provides the recipient with additional stipend.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, the quality of an applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, the merit of the proposed research program, the expertise of the proposed supervisor(s), the likelihood of the student’s ongoing involvement in the wine sector, and funding availability.

International candidates enrolled at overseas universities are not eligible.

• PhD and Masters by Research application guide

Description

The Office of Responsible Gambling leads the development of responsible gambling strategy and public policy advice to the NSW Government. The Office delivers a number of programs and initiatives as part of a strategic approach that supports responsible gambling and prevents and minimises the risk of gambling-related harm in the community. This includes managing programs funded by the NSW Government’s Responsible Gambling Fund (RGF) – which plays a key role in advising the NSW Government on the allocation of funds for initiatives and programs that support responsible gambling and help reduce gambling harm.

In 2021, the Responsible Gambling Fund will provide funding for two full-time PhD scholarships (or part-time equivalent) to build capability and capacity for gambling research. Study grants will be available later in 2021, subject to the easing of current restrictions. The post-doctoral fellowships provided in 2020 may be offered again in the 2022 program. The Responsible Gambling Fund recognises that high-quality research provides the evidence base for responsible gambling policy, interventions, and programs.

Objectives

The key objectives of the Research Capacity Grants are to improve the quality, diversity, and impact of Australian gambling research. The grants aim to do this by:

• funding talented and committed researchers to build a career in gambling studies,
• encouraging the development of gambling research skills within supportive academic environments,
• promoting cross-disciplinary research opportunities,
• funding research that bridges the gap between research, policy and practice to increase research impact on gambling harm prevention and minimisation.

PhD scholarships

The Office invites the best and brightest minds to apply for funding through the Gambling Research Capacity Grants 2021, to help build knowledge and develop innovative approaches to working towards zero gambling harm.

The Office and the RGF are committed to providing up and coming researchers with an opportunity to build their careers in gambling studies and to encourage cross-disciplinary approaches.

The 2021 grant round for the PhD scholarships opens on Monday 9 November 2020.

Study grants

The submission round for the study grants will be confirmed in 2021, subject to the easing of current restrictions.

The Office established these grants to support those involved in gambling research to attend and/or present at conferences.

Applications will be open to current gambling research students, post-doctoral fellows and practitioners working in the gambling research, policy, education or support fields who can demonstrate best-practice or innovation in their fields.

Priority research areas

Applications should address at least one of the following priority gambling research areas:

• what works in prevention and gambling harm minimisation
• emerging gambling technologies and new trends
• attitudes and behaviours towards gambling in vulnerable or target groups
• long term efficacy and effectiveness of treatments
• gambling prevalence and understanding and measuring harm
• support for policy development and regulatory effectiveness. Research that directly contributes to gambling harm prevention and minimisation in NSW will be prioritised.

Eligibility

PhD scholarships

• Applicants should have completed their honours year or hold/expect to hold a master’s degree in the same discipline.
• Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for the PhD they intend to pursue or have confirmation of an enrolment offer.
• Applicants who are in the early stages of undertaking a PhD are able to apply.
• Applications should be supported by at least one senior member of the University who will act as their supervisor.
• Applicants should also have a confirmed associate supervisor, who is ideally from a different discipline and can be from another institution.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and be intending to undertake their PhD at an Australian university.
• Funding for a part-scholarship will be considered for those in receipt of a Commonwealth scholarship.

Study grants

• Applicants can be Honours or Masters students, PhD candidates or early career researchers (less than five years post PhD) or staff in policy, program and practice-based roles related to gambling harm prevention and minimisation.
• Applicants should be accepted to present an oral paper, workshop or poster presentation on a gambling related topic at a gambling conference or other relevant conference.

Value and Tenure

The Gambling Research Capacity Grant program will offer two grant types in 2021:

• PhD scholarships: up to $55,000 per year for three years per candidate, or pro-rata for part-scholarships (2 available)
• Study grants: $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient

Key dates

• Opens - Monday 9 November 2020
• Closes - Wednesday 20 January 2021
• Awarded - March 2021

More information

For more information about the Gambling Research Capacity Grants please visit the Office of Responsible Gambling website.

Find the Gambling Research Capacity Grants Funding Submission Guide here.

If you have any queries, please contact us via info@responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au.

Macquarie University Indigenous Research Pathway Program

The Macquarie University Indigenous Research Pathway Program provides scholarship support to Indigenous Australians to enrol in a postgraduate degree including Master of Research, Master of Philosophy, or Doctor of Philosophy, in any field of research. Refer to the Scholarship website for further information.

Other scholarship funding for Higher Degree Research Indigenous Australians

Scholarships listed below also include various scholarships available for Indigenous candidates to undertaken research in a wide range of fields, both within Australia and overseas.

• Indigenous Scholarships Portal

German academies of sciences and humanities have a long tradition in the German research landscape. Academies are engaged in long-term basic research. They also provide guidance and advice to society and policymakers.

Research funding in Germany also has the goal of financing the development of new ideas and technologies.

Academies award prizes for outstanding research work in the most varied subject areas. German academies of sciences and humanities honour young, usually junior researchers with prizes and medals and also award scholarships.

For more information please visit the website.

Tour de Cure is a charitable organisation founded in 2007 to promote the prevention, control and cure of cancer in human beings. Since its inception Tour de Cure has raised over $40 million, funded over 300 projects directed at cancer research, support and prevention initiatives and contributed to 24 cancer research breakthroughs.

Tour de Cure is committed to funding innovation and excellence. Through our tours and events, we raise vital funds for the world-class cancer projects that we believe will bring the prevention, improvement of cancer outcomes and curing of cancer closer to reality.

You can learn more about Tour de Cure at the below website:

https://tourdecure.com.au/media/2060/tour-de-cure-rsp-guidelines.pdf

Applications must be made using the relevant online application form provided at www.tourdecure.com.au.

CSIRO's scholarship program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates enrolled in Australian tertiary institutions. Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking a higher degree by research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). PhD students at CSIRO are supported by both a university supervisor and a CSIRO supervisor; allowing students to maintain and develop their university connections while being exposed to research in a working environment.

Scholarships will be offered to high achieving students who are enrolled in a PhD program at an Australian university. Recipients of postgraduate scholarships are generally required to be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. Supplementary Postgraduate Scholarships are offered for periods of up to three years, and are available to doctoral students who gain or expect to gain a research training program scholarship (RTP) or equivalent university award. In some circumstances CSIRO fully funded scholarships may also be available, and are offered for up to four years.

Applications for the 2019 intake of the postgraduate scholarships program are now closed and will open again in August 2019.

For further information, visit https://www.csiro.au/en/Careers/Studentships/Postgraduate-scholarships

The IASS Fellow Programme is inspired by the Potsdam Memorandum’s call to gather all sources of ingenuity and inspiration from academia, politics, business and civil society to address the sustainability challenges of our time. A key resource for the institute, the fellows support our research, improve our transdisciplinary methodology, and, together with our researchers, reach out to political, economic and civil society actors. More than 230 fellows from over 40 countries have worked at the IASS since 2010.

Who should apply?

For the intake year 2021, the IASS is looking for individuals from academia, public administration, civil society, and culture, who can contribute to the institute’s six research areas:

• Democratic Transformations
• Energy Systems and Societal Change
• Forums: Science, Policy and Society
• Governance for the Environment and Society
• Systemic Interdependencies: Technology, Nature, Society
• Perceptions, Values, Orientation

Applications should be geared to one of these six areas.

Eligibility

Applicants from the scientific community are expected to generally have completed a PhD or similar level of experience before the actual Fellowship begins. For those outside academia, several years’ work experience in a given field is a requirement.

The minimum duration of fellowships is three months, and the maximum duration is twelve months. Fellows are expected to be physically present at the IASS during their stay and actively contribute to the work of the institute, for example by holding seminars and participating in other IASS activities.Starting period for fellowships is Spring/Summer 2021.

What is included in the fellowship?

Fellows will receive financial compensation to cover their additional costs of living during their stay in Germany. The exact amount will depend on the particular situation of the successful applicant (e.g. whether they are on paid or unpaid leave) and will be decided on an individual basis. On request, the IASS can also provide limited resources to cover travel expenses, publication fees, support for organising workshops, production costs for artistic work, etc.

More information about the scholarship and how to apply are available at IASS Fellow Programme - Applications.

Contact information:

fellowship@iass-potsdam.de.

For further information, please visit the website.

Australian Academy of Science grants and exchange programs are designed to help promote and strengthen long-term relationships and increase Australia’s presence and influence at the international level. The grants and exchange programs are offered to higher degree research students undertaking science research.

For further information, visit the Australian Academy of Science website.

Area of study: Biological sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

Groundwater is critical to the survival of vegetation in arid and semi-arid climates. Many iconic tree species of inland Australia rely on groundwater at various stages in their life cycle and as a means of surviving drought. Competing demands for groundwater threaten the survival of these trees if the water table falls to a depth below which the plants can access.

A key question for managing the health of groundwater dependent vegetation is determining if and when plants are using groundwater. Traditionally this has been determined by testing trees for the presence of groundwater within the plants using water isotope analysis. This project will develop and trial a novel approach; testing for the presence of trees in groundwater using eDNA.

This study will provide training in water-related laboratory technology and management concepts for protecting natural resources through innovative science. The project will involve field sampling across NSW (often in remote locations), and laboratory work, combining molecular analyses of soil and groundwater, isotope analysis of tree water, manipulative laboratory and field experiments and cutting edge bioinformatics. This project provides immense scope for the candidate to explore novel avenues of molecular analysis and ecology to answer this challenging research question.

This project is a collaboration between Macquarie University and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE). The student will be based within the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University and will work under the supervision of Professor Grant Hose, Dr Kathryn Korbel and Dr Anthony Chariton

This scholarship is available to eligible domestic candidates to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program.

The scholarship is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend. The value and tenure of the scholarship is a “MQRES” full-time stipend rate of $28,092 per annum (in 2020 tax exempt for up to 3 years - indexed annually).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested students should contact Professor Grant Hose (Grant.Hose@mq.edu.au) or Dr Kathryn Korbel (Kathryn.Korbel@mq.edu.au).

Research Professional is an online database of research funding opportunities and a source of international research policy and practice news. As a member of a subscribing institution, you are free to browse the content of the site, create customised searches of its content and share this information with colleagues.

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If you are unsure of your access level, please contact: clientservices@researchresearch.com.

Please see below the link to the Research Professional is an online database of research funding opportunities:

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Germany places great emphasis on globally networked research cooperation. Many organisations support international researchers and academics.

The Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft) is one of the leading non-university research organisations in Germany. Max Planck Institutes carry out innovative basic research in the natural, biological and social sciences and the humanities. The Max Planck Society offers many interesting opportunities for international researchers and young researchers.

PhD students can complete doctoral projects within the scope of research work conducted at a Max Planck Institute.

PhD students can complete a doctorate in a structured programme that provides excellent research conditions.

Junior researchers can conduct independent research work at a Max Planck Institute by establishing their own Max Planck Research Group. Postdocs can gain additional knowledge and skills at a Max Planck Institute on the basis of their prior professional qualifications.

International researchers can conduct independent research at a Max Planck Institute. The programme aims to strengthen cooperation and promote networking between Max Planck Institutes and their international partners.

For more information please visit the website.

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds awards PhD fellowships to outstanding junior scientists who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project of approximately 3 years in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory. Deadlines of application: 1 February, 1 June, 1 October of each year. Pre-selection takes place about 4 weeks after the respective deadline, and the final selection approximately 5 months after the respective deadline.

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds awards Travel Grants to junior researchers who are currently conducting an experimental project in basic biomedical research and wish to pursue a short-term research stay or attend a practical course of up to 3 months.

For further information, visit Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds.

The Rhodes Scholarship is an international postgraduate award for students to study at the University of Oxford. It was established in 1902, making it the first large-scale programme of international scholarship.

The Rhodes Scholarship was founded by English businessman and politician Cecil John Rhodes, to promote unity between English-speaking nations and instill a sense of civic-minded leadership and moral fortitude in future leaders irrespective of their chosen career paths

The Scholarship is open to applicants from all backgrounds and from across the globe.  Selection criteria include:

• literary and scholastic attainments
• energy to use one's talents to the full
• truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
• moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings

Rhodes Scholars may study any full-time postgraduate course offered by the university, whether a taught master's programme, a research degree, or a second undergraduate degree (senior status). In the first instance, the scholarship is awarded for two years. However, it may also be held for one year or three years. Applications for a third year are considered during the course of the second year. University and college fees are paid by the Rhodes Trust. In addition, scholars receive a monthly maintenance stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses.

More information about the scholarship and how to apply are available at https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply/

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a research organisation that conducts applied research for both private and public enterprises as well as for the general benefit of the public. Fraunhofer supports internationally networked, application-oriented research and is the largest organisation of its kind in Europe.

PhD students can complete a doctorate while working on exciting projects in the newest areas of technology with state-of-the-art equipment at a Fraunhofer Institute.

International specialists in application-oriented research can set up a new research group at a Fraunhofer Institute to develop their ideas into actual innovations.

Award winners from outside Europe are invited to work closely with a partner at one of the Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany for up to 12 months. They become part of a global network of researchers maintained by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

For more information please visit the website.

The National Library offers annual summer scholarships to support younger scholars and a scholar from rural or regional Australia undertaking postgraduate research, who require special access to the Library’s collections.

These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the family of the late Norman McCann (a former National Library Council Member), John and Heather Seymour, Carol Moya Mills (former Charles Sturt University Librarian) and a generous Library Patron.

Up to five scholarships are available:

• 2 Norman McCann Scholarships for research into Australian history, Australian literature, librarianship, archives administration, or museum studies
• 1 Seymour Scholarship for biographical research
• 1 Carol Moya Mills Scholarship, on any subject, for a scholar from regional or rural Australia
• 1 National Library of Australia Scholarship, on any subject, with preference given to Indigenous scholars

Scholars spend six weeks at the Library, from 11 January to 19 February 2021, and receive:

• $6000 for use as a stipend, travel and accommodation support
• special and supported access to collections
• access to the Fellows room, with full office facilities and a personal workstation

Eligibility

The scholarships are open to students who:

• have commenced PhD study, and
• are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

In addition to the above:

• for the Norman McCann, Seymour and National Library of Australia Scholarships, applicants must be under the age of 35 at 31 December in the year of their application.  This age limit is a condition requested by the donors
• for the Carol Moya Mills, applicants can be of any age but must be from regional or remote Australia
• for the National Library of Australia Scholarship preference is given to Indigenous scholars

Preference for all scholarships is given to applicants who would find it difficult to access the Library’s collections (for example, due to distance from Canberra).

For further information, please visit National Library Summer Scholarships.

Every year, RSPCA Australia offers three scholarships to encourage students to take an active interest in animal welfare issues, to support animal welfare research that might not otherwise attract funding, and to promote the objectives of the RSPCA within the research community.

The RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship is offered to students for the funding of original research aimed at improving the welfare of animals in Australia. The RSPCA Australia Scholarship for Humane Animal Production Research is for specific projects aimed at improving the welfare of production animals. The RSPCA Australia Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship is offered to law students and lawyers who engage in legal scholarship and practice dedicated to advancing animal welfare.

• RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship for Animal Welfare Research: Applications for the 2019 Scholarships close on Friday 27th September 2019. The 2019 Scholarship award for this scholarship will be for $9,000.
• RSPCA Australia Scholarship for Humane Animal Production Research: Applications for the 2019 Scholarships close on Friday 27th September 2019.The 2019 Scholarship award for this scholarship will be for $9,000.
• RSPCA Australia Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship: Applications for this Scholarship close on Friday 2nd of August 2019. The 2019 award for this Scholarship will be for $1,000.

For more information, please visit RSPCA  Australia Scholarships.

Helmholtz Research and Graduate Schools

With more than 39,000 employees and an annual budget of 4.5 billion euros, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation. The results of research work at its 18 Helmholtz Centres are intended to help find scientific solutions for major and urgent questions facing society, research and industry in six research fields. The Helmholtz Association offers many interesting opportunities for international researchers.

Helmholtz Research and Graduate Schools offer structured doctoral training for highly qualified doctoral researchers in partnership with universities. Young researchers gain considerable experience of close research cooperation between work groups.

Who can apply

Graduates with

• an outstanding university degree equivalent to a German Master’s degree
• an academic qualification in the field of the respective research institute
• a relevant doctoral research proposal for the respective research group

For more information, please visit the website.

Each year the Australian Coral Reef Society (ACRS) supports the research of up to five students by the provision of Student Awards. The most outstanding proposals are awarded the Terry Walker Prize of $4000 or the Danielle Simmons Prize of $4000. Up to three ACRS research awards of $2500 will also be awarded. Awards may not be used to fund conference attendance or travel not related to field studies.

Applications open each year between January and mid-February.

For more information, please visit Australian Coral Reef Society Grants.

Reef Guardians is an initiative of the Australian Government’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. It provides activities and support to enable the community to work together today, for a healthier Reef tomorrow.

The Program encourages Reef Guardians, Local Marine Advisory Committees, and the scientific and wider community to collaborate on locally relevant projects that will positively influence the values of the Great Barrier Reef. These activities are a component of the investment in on-ground stewardship actions that support the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan outcomes and targets.

The objective of the Program is to support locally relevant stewardship and research projects which provide accessible opportunities for the community to contribute to caring for the Reef. Successful projects will not only contribute to positive environmental outcomes, they will assist in building pride and confidence, and strengthen the local community’s capacity for further stewardship of the Reef.

Program aims

• Foster a culture of community stewardship of the Reef;
• Stimulate and empower communities to take local action, to enhance health and resilience of the Reef;
• Develop partnerships and networks within Reef communities, extending to management agencies, Traditional Owner Groups and Indigenous Ranger Programs and partner institutions;
• Influence social and environmental drivers affecting the Reef, its catchment and communities; and
• Enable research that informs future management of the Reef.

Amount available: From $1,000 to $25,000 per grant (excluding GST). Up to $70,000 per financial year for Research Grants. The total funding offered per round is at the discretion of the Authority, and will be noted annually on the Authority’s website.

The Reef Guardians Research Grants 2019 are closed. Information about available grants, how to apply and selection criteria can be found in Grants Guidelines.

For further information, please visit: GBRMPA - Reef Guardians Grants Program

About the Scholarship

The State Super Scholarship has been established as a legacy to acknowledge the organisation’s 100-year anniversary. Phase 4 is now open to applications until 10 December 2021.

The scholarship provides funding support for successful applicants to pursue research in fields related to public sector employees and their retirement, pensions or superannuation.

The scholarship will support those seeking to complete research at postgraduate level – either Honours/Masters (with a research component) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Who should apply?

Any Post-graduate student at a university in NSW who has a desire to contribute to a vision for the future of superannuation and retirement and has demonstrated academic excellence in their field. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

What fields of research are applicable for the scholarship?

Your proposed research must contribute to the knowledge base for future planning in one of State Super’s priority areas: retirement, pensions or superannuation, for example:

• The future of pensions in the public sector
• Attracting and retaining talent in the public sector through superannuation or retirement solutions
• Innovation in superannuation around the globe
• Other related fields in pensions, public service or financial services

What is included in the State Super Scholarship?

The successful applicants will receive financial support for a period of 12 months as follows:

Successful applicants may apply for the scholarship in subsequent years.

Career and academic support may include the following:

• Work experience within State Super in Sydney
• Secondment opportunities within aligned government agencies in NSW
• Media support and guidance to publish and disseminate the research findings
• Invitation to attend relevant Australian conferences

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants must be accepted to undertake full-time Honours/Masters (by Research) or PhD at one of the eligible NSW universities and be enrolled at their chosen university for the duration of the scholarship period.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Research must be conducted in Australia.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Which universities are participating?

All NSW Universities that are scheduled employers in State Super:

The University of Sydney
University of New South Wales
Macquarie University
The University of Newcastle
Southern Cross University
University of Technology Sydney
University of New England
Western Sydney University
University of Wollongong
Charles Sturt University

Students from regional or emerging Universities are encouraged to apply.

Key dates

Application process

1. Submit your application to State Super by 10 December 2021
2. Applications will be considered by a scholarship review panel using a standardised assessment process
3. Selected applicants recommended by review panel to State Super
4. State Super selects final successful applicants before 31 January 2022

Scholarship review panel

The review panel consists of four members, with representatives from the following organisations:

• State Super
• NSW Treasury
• NSW Department of Education
• A retired NSW academic

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the candidate’s ability to articulate how the proposed research will contribute to the future of superannuation in the NSW public sector.

The panel may consider the following specific criteria:

• Does the research directly address the topic of public sector retirement, pensions and superannuation?
• Is the proposed framework innovative and original?
• Will the research produce significant new knowledge?
• Is there adequate academic, senior-level supervision of the proposed
  research
• Is there evidence of past academic performance of the applicant?

Supporting documentation required

1. Academic resume
2. Academic letter of reference
3. Letter of support from the Academic Supervisor or Dean of the Faculty or Head of School (or equivalent).

Communication and promotion

By submitting an application, consent is being given to be contacted for public relations opportunities and for your name and other relevant details to be included on websites, media releases and Ministerial announcements.

Communication of the findings of the research through conferences, forums and communication with State Super will be expected.

Wherever possible, academic journal publications of the research will be encouraged.

Reporting requirements

Scholarship recipients will be required to provide State Super with progress reports quarterly and a final report on the research findings as follows:

• Quarterly Progress Reports as agreed between State Super and the Academic Supervisor
• Annual Progress Reports are to be submitted one month prior to the annual anniversary of the Scholarship commencement date
• Final Report – a final report is to be submitted to State Super within three months of completing both the Honours/Masters or PhD

Application

• Email your enquiry to scholarship@statesuper.nsw.gov.au to receive your application form
• Contact Louise Moody State Super Marketing Manager on 0402 463 052 for more information.
• Visit the State Super website.

CSIRO is currently offering Postgraduate Top-Up Scholarships for students enrolled at an Australian University and holding a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or university equivalent, commencing in late 2021 or early 2022. These scholarships are for PhD projects in CSIRO priority research areas. The students’ research will be co-supervised by CSIRO and university researchers.

CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships provide enhanced opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates enrolling in a PhD each year at Australian tertiary institutions as postgraduates. CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships are now being offered in over 30 CSIRO research areas, for funding commencing in the financial year 2021-22.

CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships are available to postgraduate students who have gained (or expect to gain), first or upper second class honours or equivalent, in relevant research areas. Students must also be in receipt of, or expect to receive, a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or an equivalent primary scholarship commencing in 2021 or early 2022.  Joint supervision of students by a university and a CSIRO supervisor is required and such joint supervisory arrangements must be consistent with the Higher Degree by Research Regulations of the host university. The students’ research will be co-supervised by CSIRO and university researchers.

A CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship is a supplementary award, which adds to the student’s support from a principal scholarship awarded by another body, e.g. RTP scholarship.  In all respects recipients of awards will be regarded as students of the University at which they are registered, and all rules relating to degree candidature and the primary award will apply. In particular, recipients will undertake research at CSIRO as a student of the university concerned and will not be employees of CSIRO.

Recipients of CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships are generally required to be Australian citizens or permanent residents. However, in fields in which there is a national skill shortage, awards may be awarded to overseas candidates.

The closing date for applications is 1 November 2021, 11:00 pm AEST.  Students must apply via the CSIRO Careers webpage - Studentships and Scholarships.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND BIG DATA

The rationale behind a Data Lake is to store raw data and let the data analyst decide how to cook/curate them later. While Data Lakes, do a great job in organizing big data and providing answers on known questions, the main challenges are to understand the potentially interconnected data stored in various data islands and to prepare them for analytics. In this project, we introduce an Intelligent Data Lake to facilitate the analysis of Big Banking Data. We introduce a scalable Data-Driven Intelligent Platform (DIP) to support growth in data storage and analytics and to prepare the foundation for digital banking. (See reference here)

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is funded by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and dedicated to candidates to provide them global research exposure, access to international conferences and the opportunity to work on projects that explore the use of these next-gen technologies in the financial services industry.

AI-Enabled Banking Scholarship is funded by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

AVAILABILITY

This scholarship is available to eligible domestic candidates to undertake a 3-year PhD program.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP?

• $30,000 Per Year, Ph.D. Stipend Scholarship
• $5,000 Per Year, For Travel to International Conferences

HOW TO APPLY

Interested students should contact:

Dr. Amin Beheshti
Email address: amin.beheshti@mq.edu.au
Phone number: +61 (2) 9850 6344

About the Award

Department of Primary Industries (DPI), offers the John Holliday Student Conservation Award to encourage research students to share their research findings on topics of interest to the department.

Eligibility

The award is open to all research students (Honours, Research Masters, PhD students, or other research post-graduate students) who are enrolled at an Australian University during the year of Award and are completing their degree in NSW in fisheries-orientated research work.

To be considered, research work must fall in one of the categories below:

• Promote the sustainable growth of commercial fishing, recreational fishing, or aquaculture in NSW
• Protect and enhance NSW aquatic resources and environment

Last date for submission

Applications for the 2020 Award must be submitted by COB 19 October 2020.

What is included in the award?

• $3,000 cash prize
• Certificate of Achievement

How to apply?

For more information on How to apply, please visit here.

Contact Information

For further information on the John Holliday Student Conservation Award please contact:

Pamela Gallagher
Email: pamela.gallagher@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4916 3848

To know more about the award, visit the Department of Primary Industries Website.

About the Research Fund

The initiative aims to improve research collaboration and translation of innovative research between universities and government. The Department of Higher Education and Tertiary Policy is seeking research project proposals from research teams at NSW public universities that support the department’s strategic goals and research priorities. Project applications that engage research expertise from more than one university are strongly encouraged.

To view potential project ideas, click here.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be competitively assessed against criteria including

• Clear articulation of benefit against the Department of Education's strategic goals
• Demonstrated benefits to other NSW agency priorities and Premier's Priorities
• Utilization of multi-disciplinary research expertise.

For an overview of NSW department strategic plans and priorities, visit the Waratah Research Network page.

Key Dates

How to apply?

Please read the application guidelines and submit your completed application form by email to the Higher Education and Tertiary Policy Directorate.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact

Dr. Fiona Yardley,
Leader Strategic Initiatives and Reform
(02) 7814 1186
higher.education@det.nsw.edu.au.

To know more about the research funds, please visit the NSW Department of Education website.

Scholarship program

PhD or Master of Research + PhD bundle (1+3 year program; see below), Domestic applicants only (Aus or NZ).

Department

Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science (CHRIS), NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence (CRE) in Melanoma

Project name

Implementation of melanoma research, evidence and interventions to improve patient and health service outcomes in Australia

Project description

This is a fantastic opportunity to be trained in implementation science - an increasingly sought-after skill set in the health and medical sector.

Melanoma has been described as Australia’s ‘national cancer’. We have the highest rate of melanoma in the world and in response to this Australia is leading the world in melanoma research.

The CRE in Melanoma is a collaboration of Australian clinicians, researchers and implementation scientists from melanoma centres and universities in New South Wales and Victoria and is funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council. The Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science at the Australian Institute for Health Innovation, Macquarie University works closely with the CRE in Melanoma to support implementation of research evidence to improve health service and patient outcomes in melanoma care.

Our work spans the melanoma care continuum from screening and prevention, through diagnosis and treatment, to supportive and psychosocial care with a focus on how to get evidence-based interventions into widespread use in the real world.

The successful candidate will be able to work one of our current implementation projects:

• Exploring the barriers and facilitators to use of sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with invasive melanoma
• Implementation of a fear of cancer psycho-educational recurrence intervention
• Implementation of biomarkers in melanoma and the potential for biomarkers to change clinical practice
• Implementation of tailored risk information, education and surveillance schedules in dermatology clinics

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, and receive mentoring and opportunities to attend conferences and additional training.

Other important information

Supervision team:

• Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite, Director (AIHI)
• Professor Frances Rapport (AIHI)
• Dr Andrea Smith (CRE in Melanoma and AIHI)
• Professor Anne Cust (CRE in Melanoma and University of Sydney)

The scholarship available through Macquarie University for the CRE in Melanoma is for a project using qualitative or mixed methods research methods.

Interested applicants should have fieldwork experience using one or more qualitative research methods or extensive experience in a healthcare context. Experience or an interest in implementation science is also important.

How to apply:

Please confirm your suitability before applying by contacting Dr Andrea Smith (see below).

Applications close: 28 February 2021

Applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance, relevant research experience, and preferably peer-reviewed publication record. Refer to the Rating Scholarship Applicants section for more information about these guidelines.

This project is available to eligible candidates to undertake either:

• Research Training Pathway MRes Year 2 followed by a 3-year PhD. This is referred to as an MRes/PhD 1+3 ‘bundle offer’.
• Direct entry into a 3-year PhD program.

HOW TO APPLY:

New applicants to Macquarie University will need to complete the Online HDR 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.

Macquarie University will advise the successful applicant of entitlements at the time of scholarship offer.

Contact details for this project:

Dr Andrea Smith

andrea.smith@mq.edu.au

(+61) 0405 622 525

Two PhD positions available to develop diagnostic tools for tinnitus

Macquarie University, in partnership with the University of New South Wales, has been awarded two PhD studentships by the British Tinnitus Association to develop diagnostic tools for tinnitus (‘ringing in the ears’).

• One PhD position would suit a student with a background in neuroscience and/or audiology and will be focussed on recording neural responses from human participants with and without tinnitus, and to secure data from existing, published data sets.
• The second PhD position would suit a student with expertise or interests in applying machine-learning techniques to develop explainable models of tinnitus from neural recordings made from tinnitus patients.

The overall aim of the project is to develop a model for classifying tinnitus from human brain recordings ABRs. A specific, objective marker for tinnitus will help progress treatments and interventions for this often-debilitating condition.

Value and tenure of the scholarship

The equivalent of GBP 15,534.88 per year for 3 years

For more information and to apply, please contact:

Prof David McAlpine
david.mcalpine@mq.edu.au

2021 Dementia Grants Program - Round 1 Now Open!

The Dementia Australia Research Foundation is pleased to announce funding for the following grant round to support talented new, early and mid-career researchers. From a funding pool of almost $4 million in Round 1, on offer are up to:

• 12 capacity building Project Grants for new and early-career researchers;
• 4 Post-doctoral Fellowships, including salary and research expenses, for new and early-career researchers; and
• 4 Mid-Career Research Fellowships, including salary and research expenses, for researchers who are establishing their career in dementia research.

As part of the grant round, Race Against Dementia has partnered with the Dementia Australia Research Foundation to offer a Post-doctoral Fellowship in the area of dementia prevention or treatment. The award aims to attract early-career researchers to the field of dementia research and provide them with an opportunity to fast-track their progress towards becoming independent researchers.

The grant round also includes Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration Post-doctoral and Mid-Career Research Fellowships, to support researchers undertaking clinical or psychosocial projects across the broad areas of dementia prevention, treatment and care.

To submit an application or to find out more, please visit our grants page.

Applications close Monday 23 August 2021, 5.00pm AEST