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Honours/Masters Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

This Honours/Masters Scholarships for Aboriginal Students supports Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking Honours or Masters studies in cancer-related research. It aims to build cancer research capacity among Indigenous scholars and promote equity in the WA research workforce.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Must physically reside in Western Australia for at least 80% of the scholarship duration
Must be enrolled in an Honours or Masters program at a publicly funded WA Higher Education Institution
Research must be linked to an existing Cancer Research Project Grant (CRPG)
Host institution must be an NHMRC Approved Administering Institution in WA

Funding Details:

Up to 60,000 AUD over 2 years
At least 50% of the funds must be allocated as a stipend
Supports research on cancer causes, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention

Deadline:

Applications open: 28 March 2025
Submission deadline: 30 September 2025
Outcome notification: November 2025

Where to Apply / Learn More:

Apply via Cancer Council WA’s online grant portal
See the Guidelines to Applicants and Scholarship Application Template for guidance

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