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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Clarity of Information
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]
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- 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.