PhD Economics Top-Up Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student

The PhD Economics Top-Up Scholarship provides targeted financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a PhD through the School of Economics at The University of Queensland. It is a top-up scholarship intended to supplement an existing living allowance scholarship and is awarded for up to four years. The scholarship supports full-time, onshore postgraduate research students enrolled in the School of Economics.

$14,000 per annum top-up payment for up to four years

Applicants must meet UQ Graduate Research School entry requirements, be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, be studying full-time and onshore in Australia, be enrolled through the School of Economics, and be already receiving or apply for and be awarded a living allowance scholarship of at least the Research Training Program rate.

Applicants are assessed automatically when applying for the PhD; no separate application is required. Follow the 'How to apply' instructions on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships guidance.