{"id":145363,"date":"2026-05-14T09:54:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/?post_type=hdr-r-projects&#038;p=145363"},"modified":"2026-05-14T09:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:58:04","slug":"curtin-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-research-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"hdr-r-projects","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/hdr-r-projects\/curtin-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-research-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1-1920x960.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Aboriginal-art-cas225_2000x1000-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Curtin University is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers to lead meaningful change through research, innovation and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Curtin Graduate Research School warmly encourages Indigenous Australians who are passionate about creating positive change for their communities and beyond to apply for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a current Curtin student, considering postgraduate research for the first time, or applying from another institution, we invite you to connect with us for a yarn about your research interests, eligibility and how we can support your research journey at Curtin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Curtin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship package includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A generous living allowance scholarship for up to 3.5 years full-time equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 100% tuition fee offset scholarship for up to 4 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to additional research student grants and support funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance and support throughout your higher degree research journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarship package is valued at approximately $70,000 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-intro-font-size\"><strong>Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships Program, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be of Aboriginal and\/or Torres Strait Islander descent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet the eligibility requirements for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/research\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/research\/\">Curtin Higher Degree by Research course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-intro-font-size\">How to Apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\"><strong>1. Connect with a Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to contact a potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/our-researchers\/?query=&amp;type=supervisors\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/our-researchers\/?query=&amp;type=supervisors\">Registered Supervisor<\/a> at Curtin to discuss your research interests or project ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\"><strong>2. Submit an Expression of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/Form\/External%20Forms\/Graduate%20Research\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/Form\/External%20Forms\/Graduate%20Research\/\">Expression of Interest (EOI)<\/a> should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your current CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brief summary of your research skills, interests and experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\"><strong>3. Invitation to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a supervisor is available and aligned with your research area, they may invite you to formally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\"><strong>4. Submit Your Admission Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once invited, you will recieve an Invitaion to Apply PDF and you can begin your <a href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=doctor%20of%20philosophy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=doctor%20of%20philosophy\">application for admission<\/a> into a Higher Degree by Research course at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-df-font-size\"><strong>5. Scholarship Consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful applicants who receive a Curtin admission offer can then request scholarship consideration by contacting the Graduate Research School at <a href=\"mailto:ROC.GRS@Curtin.edu.au\">ROC.GRS@Curtin.edu.au<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants may also be invited to an informal meeting to have a yarn about their research goals and discuss what support may help them succeed throughout their research journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":0,"template":"","faculties":[],"research_areas":[],"class_list":["post-145363","hdr-r-projects","type-hdr-r-projects","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":false,"featured_image":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hdr-r-projects\/145363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hdr-r-projects"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/hdr-r-projects"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hdr-r-projects\/145363\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"faculties","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculties?post=145363"},{"taxonomy":"research_areas","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/research_areas?post=145363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}