Indigenous Priority Scheme
The University is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD candidates achieve success in their studies. The Indigenous Priority Scheme has been established with support from the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP).
Scholarship applications will be assessed and awarded on a monthly basis, depending on the availability of funding.
Eligible applicants may submit their application for scholarship by email to graduate-research@newcastle.edu.au. The application process and criteria is outlined in the Indigenous Priority Scheme Scholarship Guidelines.
Scholarships consist of a 4 year stipend at $32,192 per annum, up to 4 years Tuition Fees, and in accordance with the Research Training Program Scholarship Policy, and where appropriate, a relocation reimbursement of up to $1,500.
Traditional Custodians
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Nation, Darkinjung Nation, Biripai Nation, Worimi Nation, Wonnarua Nation and Eora Nation. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.