Funding & benefits
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Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Alliance for Healthy Ageing (AHA) in Western Queensland - PhD or MPhil Top-Up Scholarship Enrolment status Future UQ student Student type Domestic Study level Postgraduate research (HDR) Study area Health and medicine Scholarship focus Academic excellence Funding type Top-up Scholarship value $27,3000 per annum Scholarship duration up to 3 years Number awarded May vary Applications open 5 March 2024 Applications close 31 December 2026 About this scholarship Supervisor: Professor Claire JacksonAssociate supervisor:
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- You're eligible if you meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
- You must be in receipt of or apply for and be awarded a living allowance scholarship of at least the Research Training Program rate to be eligible for this scholarship. You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a Higher Degree by Research (PhD or MPhil). You don't need to submit a separate scholarship application.
Selection criteria
- previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history
- Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
- We take into account your:
- A working knowledge of primary and tertiary health services is essential for someone working on this project.
- You will demonstrate academic achievement in health-related field (e.g., public health, allied health, nursing) and the potential for scholastic success.
- A background or knowledge of intervention development, refinement of research protocols, and the development of supporting study materials, ethics applications, and standard research programs is highly desirable.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for PhD / Doctoral funding.
- You are prepared to study in Australia.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- previous academic record
Application process
- Check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or an Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Prepare your documentation.
- Contact Dr Jenny Job (j.job@mater.uq.edu.au) to discuss any questions about your suitability for this scholarship.
- To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for your preferred program. You don't need apply separately for this scholarship. How to submit an EOI
- When you submit your EOI, complete the 'Scholarship/Sponsorship' section with the following details:
- Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
- Project: 'Research project scholarship'
- Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: 'AHA'
- Link to Scholarship Advertisement: Enter the URL (web address) of this page
- Submit an EOI
- previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history
- Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
- We take into account your:
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 22 Aug 2026