Funding & benefits
The scholarship will have a maximum value of $12,000.
“a. The Scholarship will have a maximum value of $12,000. The exact value of the Scholarship will be outlined in the recipient’s Scholarship Offer Letter. b. The”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The award provides up to $12,000 to cover travel insurance, flights, and accommodation for research trips. You must be a current Master’s by Research or PhD student in the School of Humanities at the University of Sydney. Your research needs to focus on Australian History and require travel within the calendar year the application closes. Applications open on August 6, 2026, and close on September 2, 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Humanities. 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
- Master's by research or PhD student
- be currently enrolled to study in a master's by research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney
- PhD/doctoral degree
- Master's by research or PhD student; be currently enrolled to study in a master's by research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney
“Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral or Research level working in Humanities. The decisive requirement, in University of Sydney's words, is: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral or Research.
- Study area: Humanities.
- Prior degree / academic background: PhD/doctoral degree.
- Study destination: Australia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply here.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with Australasian Pioneers' Club Travel Research Scholarship?
University of Sydney states: "a. The Scholarship will have a maximum value of $12,000. The exact value of the Scholarship will be outlined in the recipient’s Scholarship Offer Letter. b. The."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Sydney's own words: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney."
Which degree level does Australasian Pioneers' Club Travel Research Scholarship support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral or Research level applicants at University of Sydney in Australia.
Is Australasian Pioneers' Club Travel Research Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 2 September 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Sydney, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Sydney's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 14 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 14, 2026
About University of Sydney
University of Sydney is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.