Leonard Broom HDR Research Award

The objective of this Award is to provide funding for HDR Candidates of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, to support them to pursue a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, based at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the Research School of Population Health.

Areas of study:

• Health services and support
• Medicine

At Institution: Australian National University

Study level:

• Postgraduate coursework
• Postgraduate research

Study Load:

• Full Time
• Part Time

Location: ACT

Value: $ 15,000 per annum, up to 3 years for PhD and 2 years for MPhil

How to apply The Chair of the NCEPH Scholarships Committee shall call for applications.

Application is by email to the Chair, NCEPH Scholarships Committee: scholarships.committee.nceph@anu.edu.au.

Candidates should provide:

• a completed application form;
• a 2-page (maximum) CV; and
• a 2-page (maximum) research proposal outlining the research aims to be addressed and proposed research methodology/activities copies of your Academic Records (transcripts) from undergraduate and (where relevant) postgraduate degrees.

Up to two Awards will be available each year to a prospective or continuing domestic student who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
• Is enrolled in and continuing to pursue a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Master or Philosophy, at NCEPH at the ANU, and
• Has been awarded an HDR base stipend scholarship.
• Continuing candidates should apply within twelve months of commencement.

Note: An applicant may also apply for the Broom Research Award if they have applied for a HDR base stipend scholarship but have not yet learnt of the outcome. The Broom Research Award may be awarded to a candidate who has not obtained a base stipend scholarship, but only under exceptional circumstances and may be subject to submission of additional documentation for assessment.