WeMakeScholars
Sign In
University of Southern Queensland Logo

HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26

Awarded by University of Southern Queensland

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD 61,071

Eligible Courses

Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open for Australian and New Zealand nationals only

Can Be Taken At

University of Southern Queensland

Provider

University of Southern Queensland

Last Verified On

13 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

Not eligible for this scholarship?

Most students fund their degree by stacking 3-4 awards. Find your matched list in 2 Minutes.

90% Profile Match Guaranteed

Which degree you want to pursue?

Overview

HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 

This project aims to develop AI-based outcome measures using multiple sensing modalities for early detection of neurodegenerative disorders in older adults. It seeks to enable personalised support for those living independently, improving early diagnosis, quality of life, and disease management.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. The applicant must have completed an Honours degree (First Class or 2A) or a Master’s with a significant research component, meet university PhD admission and English language requirements, and not have previously completed a PhD.
  2. The applicant must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, enrolled or have applied to UniSQ, able to commence full-time in the year of the offer, and located at the agreed project location(s).
  3. The applicant must not be receiving equivalent support exceeding 75% of the stipend rate, not hold another primary scholarship, and part-time enrolment is discouraged unless approved by the supervisory team and university policy.

Selection Criteria: The applicant must have demonstrated experience in programming and system development, expertise in Python programming and data analysis, and experience in developing Machine Learning models, with knowledge of TensorFlow or PyTorch being desirable.

Application Process: 

  1. The applicant must have digital copies of their curriculum vitae (including any research presentations or publications), a preliminary research thesis topic proposal (completed with the relevant academic), and education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards) and the applicant must contact Rajib Rana (rajib.rana@unisaq.edu.au) before applying.
  2. The applicant must submit their application via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

Award: A stipend valued at AUD 48,071 for a student commencing in 2026 and a Project Expense and Development Package valued at AUD 13,000.

Deadline: 31st Dec 2025

Note: Maximum period of tenure of an award is 4 years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure

Source : University of Southern Queensland
Disclaimer: All Content, Logo and Company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
Report inaccuracy in this page
SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

Find Similar Scholarshipsright-arrow

Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Southern Queensland. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26 is Expired.
  • HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26 is offered to PhD degree.
  • HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26 is offered for Sciences.
  • HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26 is open for: Open for Australian and New Zealand nationals only .
  • HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26 is offered by University of Southern Queensland.
  • HDR Scholarship: AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly: An Exploratory Study at the University of Southern Queensland 2025-26 covers Partial Funding, AUD 61,071.