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First Nations HDR Scholarship

The First Nations HDR Scholarship is available to full-time First Nations HDR (Higher Degree by Research) candidates only who are enrolled in a PhD at UniSQ. HDR projects must align with the UniSQ flagship research areas.
Value
• Stipend of AUD $49,000 per annum;
• The candidate must be enrolled in full time study;
• Maximum period of tenure of an award is 3 years and possible 6 – month extension. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.
 
To be eligible applicants must:
• Must identify as an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person;
• have completed  an Honours Degree with First Class or 2A Honours, or equivalent level, or a Masters degree with a significant research component or clearly demonstrate research capability; through equivalency such as first author on either a Q1 or Q2 publication;  
• have applied, or currently enrolled in the at UniSQ;
• not be receiving equivalent support providing a benefit greater than 75% of the student’s stipend rate;
• be eligible to commence or continue a Doctor of Philosophy in 2026.
 

To apply, please ensure you have digital copies of the below information:

Applicants must have their current/prospective supervisor complete the Supervisor support letter.

Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarships Online Application Manual (PDF 2.14MB).   

30 June 2026
Further information about this scholarship can be obtained from Associate Professor John Davis by emailing DFNER@unisq.edu.au.