INTRAIN Indigenous Training and Recruitment Initiatives Program Postgraduate InTrain Scholarships

Scholarship Description

INTRAIN is a key initiative supported by the department's Indigenous Recruitment and Career Development Strategy. The strategy was introduced to improve the diversity and responsiveness of the Victorian Public Sector to Aboriginal issues by increasing employment opportunities for Victorian Aboriginal people.The postgraduate scholarships are only available for students enrolling in a postgraduate course with a major focus on public health issues such as Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, Graduate Diploma in Public and Community Health, Masters Public Health, Masters in Health Services Research/Social Health or other equivalent courses. INTRAIN scholarship applications are welcome throughout the year. In 2012 applications will be assessed in February and June. A panel made up of representatives from the Department of Health and an Aboriginal person from another Victorian Government department will review the applications.

Reference Number: 2863
Study Subject: public health
Web Address: http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/operations/careers/employment-programs/indigenous-scholarships/masters-intrain-scholarships
Provided By: Department of Human Services
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to 3 people. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD25470 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid annually for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Public health and health services.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. To apply you must be a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Only citizens of Australia may apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Main Contact
Milica Markovic
Department of Health
Phone: 03 9096 0482