In line with OTARC’s commitment to fostering and empowering exceptional Autistic scholars and practitioners, we are pleased to announce the availability of the Olga Tennison Research Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity is designed for an Autistic candidate who demonstrates outstanding research potential and aims to pursue a graduate research degree at the renowned Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre at La Trobe University.
The educational fund is open to outstanding students who have a plan to undertake a PhD degree programme at the university.
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( votes)La Trobe University is a public research university in Melbourne that is ranked as one of the top 400 universities in the world. La Trobe University has a rich batch of faculty that is highly respected and addresses some of the most significant issues.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), La Trobe University
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Award: Olga Tennison Research Scholarship
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: One (1)
- Nationality: Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen
- The award can be taken in Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a focus on autism research aligned to one of OTARC’s four research program areas: Identification and Diagnosis, Supports and Practices for Daily Living, Health and Wellbeing, Educational and Vocational Engagement
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents who identify as Autistic. They should meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy or be currently enrolled in the PhD program. Additionally, applicants should not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose. Equity-based assessment of applications is also available.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: Interested candidates should express their interest and discuss project opportunities by contacting Professor Alison Lane at [email protected] before the closing date. Once in-principle agreement is secured, follow the steps to submit a full application for candidature and scholarship. Select the ‘Graduate Research – Specialist Research Scholarship’ option and use the scholarship code SRS-24007.
- Admission Requirements: Applicants must identify a potential principal supervisor based at OTARC and receive in-principle approval for their research project, aligning with the priority areas specified.
- Language Requirement: Not specified
Benefits
- A stipend for up to three and a half (3.5) years for a doctoral degree, valued at $33,500 per annum (2023 full-time rate)
- Tuition fee scholarship for up to four years
- Access to a support allowance of up to a maximum of $5,000 for the duration of the candidature
- Additional funding opportunities for project-related costs and conference travel for candidates enrolled in the School of Psychology and Population Health
- Generous leave allowances, as well as allowances to support relocation and production of the thesis
- Opportunities to work with OTARC’s outstanding researchers and access to our suite of professional development programs.
