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Judy Kennedy Research Scholarships in Mental Health, Australia

The University of Newcastle is introducing Judy Kennedy Research Scholarships in Mental Health for the academic session 2024/2025.

Applicants for the Judy Kennedy Research Scholarship in Mental Health must be enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Newcastle, focusing on improving mental health care and outcomes. They should be either full-time or part-time students and must demonstrate high academic achievement. Eligibility extends to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and full-fee paying international students.

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The University of Newcastle is a prominent institution known for its commitment to excellence in education and research located in New South Wales, Australia. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, with a strong emphasis on innovation and community engagement. The university is renowned for its research contributions and its focus on providing students with practical, real-world experiences.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Newcastle
  • Department: NA
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: $5,000 (one-off lump sum payment)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Domestic and International students
  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Australian citizens, permanent residents, and full-fee paying international students
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is awarded to PhD research that aims to improve the care and outcomes for people with mental illness and their families.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
    • Be enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Newcastle focused on improving mental health care and outcomes
    • Be enrolled either full-time or part-time
    • Demonstrate high academic achievement or accomplishments
    • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or full-fee paying international student
    • Not hold another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email the following to [email protected]

    • A Curriculum Vitae
    • A written statement (max 1 A4 page) detailing research progress, plans, and aspirations
    • A statement outlining how the research will improve mental health care and outcomes, including potential impact and engagement with service providers and people with personal experience of mental illness
    • A supporting letter from a supervisor

Please ensure all required documentation is submitted, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a one-off lump sum payment of $5,000 to support the recipient’s PhD research.

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