UOW McKinnon-Walker Research Fellowship PhD 2027
University of Wollongong
Two 2027 PhD fellowships at the University of Wollongong for research benefiting Pacific Islander, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Open to domestic and international candidates; includes an A$55,537 annual stipend, tuition waiver and project funds.
The McKinnon-Walker Research Fellowship supports a PhD at the University of Wollongong whose research may benefit Pacific Islander, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples through health, education, law, public policy or other areas. Two fellowships are available for 2027 commencement. New applicants need a confirmed UOW supervisor and must submit both an HDR admission application and the fellowship application by 31 October 2026. Current first-year UOW PhD candidates submit the fellowship application only.
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Benefits
A$55,537 annual stipend for 3.5 years, A$20,000 total project funding, tuition-fee waiver for up to four years, and professional-development support.
Eligibility summary
Domestic and international applicants are eligible. Applicants must be future or first-year UOW PhD candidates in eligible faculties and propose feasible research relevant to Pacific Islander, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Academic achievement, leadership, service and community benefit are assessed.
Requirements
New applicants must secure a UOW supervisor and submit an HDR admission application by 31 October 2026. Applicants from Pacific Islander, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities are especially encouraged.
Documents required
New applicants: HDR application including a 3–4 page research proposal. Fellowship application: CV (up to four pages), one-page leadership and service statement, one-page community-benefit and engagement statement, and supervisor-support email; combine fellowship documents into one PDF and email the Graduate Research School.
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