Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship

The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship was established to honour and continue the work of Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity. It is funded by the Clare Burton Memorial Fund, which is held by QUT.

This scholarship is open to students of all Australian universities who are undertaking research degrees at the master and doctoral levels.

In 2025, there are two Clare Burton Memorial Scholarships on offer. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 as a one-off research allowance.

To apply for the scholarships, you must be:

• a current research student at an Australian university, enrolled either full-time or part-time in a research degree (i.e. Doctor of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate, or Master of Philosophy)
• have completed at least the first milestone of your research degree
  • 'milestone' means a mandatory candidature event that is an internal review of a student’s progress or a dissemination of research. You should speak with your university's research office for guidance.

Scholarship 1: Women and gender equity

• Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens.
• Your research must focus on gender equity. This encompasses women and equality in all spheres of endeavour including (but not limited to) employment, education, health, communications, engineering and science.

Scholarship 2: Advancing gender equity and inclusion in Australia

• Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, permanent humanitarian visa holders, New Zealand citizens and international students studying at an Australian university.
• Your research must focus on gender equity with the aim to advance equity and inclusion within Australia. The research must be specific to Australia.

When applying, you will specify which scholarship you are applying for (one or both) on the application form. Submitting two separate applications is not required.