Gulbali Institute PhD Scholarships

To be eligible to receive the scholarship applicants must:

1. Meet Charles Sturt University's standard eligibility requirements for entry to a PhD.

2. Commence a PhD in 2024.

3. Conduct their research on a full-time basis only.

Masters students will be considered but only by exception.

The scholarship provides the following benefits:

Stipend: This scholarship is valued at $35,000 per annum payable in fortnightly instalments. First nations applicants will have a stipend valued at $50,000 per annum.

Tuition Fees:
Domestic candidates: Fee exemption for a period equivalent to four years (eight sessions) for PhD at full-time study.
International candidates: Fee exemption for a period equivalent to three years (six sessions) for PhD at full-time study.

Operating Funds: Scholarship candidates are allocated an allowance to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with a candidate’s research. The annual amount reflects CSU policy on whether the project is linked to a specific field or education codes, lab-based, non-lab-based, and/or first-nations focused.

Domestic candidates:

The scholarship is tenable for four years for Research Doctorate studies (4 years FTE tuition fee coverage, 3.5 years FTE for the stipend, and 3 years for operating funds allowances) subject to satisfactory progress.

An extension of up to six months may be granted (stipend and operating funds components only), where the candidate is making satisfactory progress and the grounds for the extension relate to the study and are beyond the control of the candidate.

International candidates:

The scholarship is tenable for three years for Research Doctorate studies subject to satisfactory progress.

An extension of up to six months may be granted, where the candidate is making satisfactory progress and the grounds for the extension relate to the study and are beyond the control of the candidate.

Scholarship candidates are entitled to 20 paid annual leave working days per year and 10 paid sick leave days per year, however, are not eligible for paid primary parental care leave or additional personal leave.

A two-stage process will be undertaken. Initial Expressions of Interest where candidates will either respond to a specific project “pitch” or nominate their own project. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to apply for enrolment.

Shortlisted applicants will need to apply for enrolment.

Prospective Higher Degree by Research candidates can apply for a Gulbali Institute Scholarship when completing their Charles Sturt course admission application. When given the option to apply for a scholarship select 'Yes'; 'Full-time AGRTP' and 'Other'. Under 'Other' enter Gulbali Institute Scholarship Project <Name>.