The Rod Walker Award for Advancement of Civil Uncrewed Aircraft Systems is to inspire and recognise final year undergraduate; and PhD students whose project or research demonstrates excellence in advancement of civil uncrewed aircraft systems in Australia.
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Summary
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Benefits
- The award is valued at $5,000 as a one-off research allowance.
Requirements
To apply for the scholarships, you must be:
- an Australian citizen OR New Zealand citizen OR an Australian permanent resident OR a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa or an international student studying at an Australian university
- a current undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD student at an Australian university, enrolled in an Engineers Australia-accredited program.
Selection Process
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as possible after the closing date via email.
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
Applications for The Rod Walker Award for Advancement of Civil Uncrewed Aircraft Systems will close 30 April 2026.
To apply for the scholarships, submit a single application via the online form. You'll be judged on:
- How your research enables Professor Walker’s vision to see Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) benefit all Australia
- How your research builds on Professor Walker’s foundations supporting a viable and sustainable commercial UAS industry
- Academic excellence in research
- The high quality of the thesis itself
For more information, kindly visit the QUT Scholarship webpage.
