The scholarship provides a stipend allowance to the value of $40,109 per annum for up to 3.5 years to both domestic and international students. The recipient will engage in research relevant to the development of an Australian chemistry curriculum and must hold at least an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper), a Master's degree with a substantial research component, or equivalent in chemistry, physics, science education, or a related field. The University of Sydney is a public research university located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in its current form in 1988, though its origins can be traced back to the 1870s. The university is known for its strong academic programs, with over 130 undergraduate and 210 postgraduate courses offered across nine faculties and schools

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the University of Sydney
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research course within the School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. They must demonstrate willingness to conduct research into the production of an Australian chemistry curriculum, specifically focusing on rendering the Periodic Table in the language of the Gadi people.

Offered Benefits

The scholarship provides a stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend rate for up to 7 research periods (for Master's candidates) or up to 12 research periods (for PhD candidates), subject to satisfactory academic performance. Additionally, academic course fees are covered for international recipients, for the same number of research periods as the stipend, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance.

Application Process

Interested applicants can apply online through the university's application portal. Applicants will receive outcomes within 2-3 weeks after submission, and the scholarship will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

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