James Cook University Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarship 2027

The James Cook University (JCU) is offering research scholarships for candidates undertaking a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or PhD in public health, laboratory or clinical investigation of population health in Tropical Northern Australia.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $33,500 per year plus $5,000 project expenses.

Requirements

The Tom and Dorothy Cook scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine will be open to competition among candidates who:

• Are commencing, or in the process of applying for, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at JCU; and
• Have a primary or secondary supervisor based in JCU’s Discipline of Public Health; and
• Have a research project related to public health, laboratory and clinical investigations of population health; and
• An significant element of the research project focusses on the Mackay and central Queensland region; and
• Meet JCU’s admission requirements for MPhil or PhD degree.

Open to full-time and part-time students.

Selection Process

Because of the specific requirements of this scholarship, and the variety of potential projects and their scopes, we highly recommend applicants follow the steps below prior to submitting an application:

1. Discuss this opportunity with your supervisor/s (or potential supervisor) from the Discipline of Public Health to ascertain if the Mackay-based elements are suitably significant/comprehensive;
2. The adviser may contact A/Prof Sue Devine to discuss the opportunity further and confirm that the potential project meets the scholarship requirements;
3. Once your supervisor has confirmed that the project is suitable for this scholarship, you may submit an application.  Applications need to include the following:
   1. A cover letter; and
   2. An up-to-date resume; and
   3. Full academic transcript; and
   4. A research summary (up to two pages) including project background, proposed methodology and relevance to Mackay and Central Queensland region; and
   5. Details of two referees (email/address/contact number).

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Application Documents

1. A cover letter; and
2. An up-to-date resume; and
3. Full academic transcript; and
4. A research summary (up to two pages) including project background, proposed methodology and relevance to Mackay and Central Queensland region; and
5. Details of two referees (email/address/contact number).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the JCU scholarship webpage.