Title
Professor Lowitja O’Donoghue Indigenous Student Postgraduate Research Scholarship
College
Not College specific
Opening date
22-08-2025
Closing date
01-10-2025
Scholarship value
$51,500 (2025 rate, tax-free full-time rate)
Scholarship duration
Up to 3.5 years for a Doctorate by research, or up to 2 years for a Masters by research degree, with possible extension for 6 months
Payment term
Paid fortnightly
Student type
Indigenous students
Level of Study
Higher Degrees Research
The Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue Indigenous Student Postgraduate Research Scholarship provides an annual stipend, leave and allowances. The scholarship provides a Research Training Program Place (RTP).
The Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue Indigenous Student Postgraduate Research Scholarship is tenable at Flinders University for up to three and a half years for a Doctorate by research, or up to two years for a Masters by research degree, subject to satisfactory progress.
The tenure of the scholarship will be determined in accordance with the Flinders University Research Scholarship conditions of award.
Subject to availability, award holders may also be offered casual, part-time employment with Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement not exceeding eight hours per week.
In 2024, the stipend will be paid at the following rates:
Selection of award holders will be undertaken by the HDR Scholarships Committee on the basis of academic merit and research potential. Applications will be ranked according to the University’s Guidelines for Ranking Postgraduate Research Scholarship Applications.
The Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue Indigenous Student Postgraduate Research Scholarship will normally be offered to the highest-ranked eligible postgraduate research scholarship applicant.
To apply, log in to the Flinders University Student System.
If you are currently a higher degree by research student (enrolled or have a current offer for admission) and you are only applying for the scholarships, go to the My Scholarships in the system to search for the scholarship. See how to apply for a scholarship.
If you are applying for course admission and the scholarship, go to My Application and include the application for this scholarship in your course application. Visit this page for more information.
If you encounter any difficulties applying for this scholarship, please contact Amy Kreci, Operations Lead, Scholarship Services via amy.kreci@flinders.edu.au or 8201 2984.
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