Chappell and White PhD Scholarship 2024

Overview:

Once every three years the Research School of Earth Sciences may offer a PhD scholarship known as the Chappell and White PhD Scholarship ("the Award"). The objective of the Award is to support high-achieving domestic and international Ph.D. students who are conducting research in the areas of petrology and ore petrology. Funding for this Award has been provided by Professor Bruce Chappell and Professor Allan White.

Eligibility:

 Applicant must be a domestic and/or international student.

• Students must be enrolled or enrolled full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences and are conducting research in the areas of petrology and ore petrology at the University.
• Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree with first-class honors, or a Master's degree with a research component or equivalent from a recognized university.

Value of the Scholarship:

•  $ 34,000 per annum for 3 years.

Benefits:

In addition to the fortnightly stipend, the scholarship also provides:

• Travel and Removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program
• Thesis reimbursement
• Dependant Child allowance (International students only)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (International Students Only)
• Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave.