Overview
The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation Pat Turner scholarship (Higher Degree Research) provides high performing Indigenous Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 2-3 year full pay scholarship at ANU to undertake research on topics of national significance
Field of study
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be a substantive APS 4 to SES Band 1 level Indigenous employee;
- have at least three years' service in APS; and
- have been admitted to a Higher Degree Research program at ANU.
Benefits
Scholars enter into a Deed of Agreement with their APS agency stipulating the conditions under which the scholarship will proceed, and are paid their normal salary by their agency. Taxation, superannuation and other employment conditions continue to apply. Additionally, scholars completing a PhD program have access to an international travel stipend of up to $40,000. All scholars also have access to a professional development fund of up to $5,000 over the course of the scholarship.
How to apply
Scholars must have received a full letter of offer for their chosen ANU Higher Degree Research program before being able to apply for this scholarship.
Further information
Please visit the Foundation website for further information and to view the scholarship information pack.