Healthway WA - Indigenous Research Training Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The purpose of the Indigenous Research Training Scholarships is to provide support for Indigenous students to undertake research training in areas of particular relevance to the promotion of health in Aboriginal communities. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and must reside within Western Australia for the duration of the scholarship. Successful applicants must enrol for a postgraduate course (such as a relevant graduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, honours, PHD or Masters) at a fully accredited institution which will enable the applicant to pursue further studies relevant to Aboriginal Health.

Reference Number:	3135
Study Subject:	Health promotion, Aboriginal health
Web Address:	http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/default.aspx?MenuID=688
Provided By:	Government of Western Australia
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Open for applications until August 19, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD27500 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES or Public health and health services.

Eligibility

To apply you must be a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Healthwa (Health Promotion Research Program) Phone: (08) 9476 7000 Fax: (08) 9324 1145 Email: healthway@healthway.wa.gov.au Web Site: http://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/default.aspx Address: PO Box 1284 West Perth WA, Australia 6872