The Michael Roche Scholarship was established to provide a life changing opportunity to the scholarship awardee to further their knowledge and increase their contribution to innovation in the areas of the environment, sustainability or climate change.
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Summary
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Benefits
- You'll receive a scholarship valued at AU$20,000.
The scholarship is intended to cover costs associated with domestic or international travel for the purposes of attending or presenting at a conference, to undertake research.
Requirements
You're eligible to apply for this scholarship if you're:
- an Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
- a domestic research student at QUT who is enrolled in one of the following:
- Master of Philosophy
- PhD
- professional doctorate
- an early career researcher at QUT (less than five years after completing a PhD) employed in a position with more than 60% research.
In your application, you will need to demonstrate:
- the impact that the scholarship will have on your career
- a work history in a relevant sector or career goals to work in the sector
- a strong academic background
- Your commitment to Queensland-specific projects related to resource development (mining, oil and gas) and renewable energy, including climate change/carbon abatement and nature repair projects with a strong connection to resource development and renewable energy.
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship application panel and applicants will be notified of the outcome in due course.
- The successful application is expected to attend a recognition event in November, exact date to be confirmed.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
August 9, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the QUT scholarship webpage.
