The Marcia Nicholl Research Top Up Scholarship honours the memory of Marcia Nicholl, a graduate of the University of South Australia.
This perpetual scholarship supports female students commencing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at Adelaide University by providing a top-up stipend throughout their research program. The scholarship aims to reduce the need for paid employment and enable recipients to focus on their research.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $8,000 p.a. for up to 3 years (PhD) or 2 years (MPhil), pro-rata for half-time enrolment.
Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Identify as female; and
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or international student; and
- Be commencing or in your first year of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil); and
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, a person with refugee status, and/or a person living with a recognised disability; and
- Hold a major scholarship.
Selection Process
- The scholarship will be awarded via a competitive selection process managed by the Adelaide University Graduate Research School, based on academic merit, research potential, and community engagement.
- Preference will be given to full-time students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or positive involvement in the community.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
April 30, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the Adelaide University Scholarship webpage.
