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Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Research Top-Up Scholarships

University of Queensland · 65 Compass Score

About this scholarship

The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Centre has two key areas of focus: developing a skilled and available workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and improving urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course. Study for the scholarship must be targeted at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in an urban setting. Applicants are expected to: Undertake research that responds to needs identified by Indigenous communities and aims to improve urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course, from maternal and child health, through adolescence to the challenges of chronic disease and ageing, with a major focus on prevention and education. Produce research, in collaboration with primary health care providers, which translates to immediate outcomes for Indigenous communities. This scholarship is awarded via a competitive scholarship process, but applicants can apply at any time. The scholarship will remain open until all scholarships are filled.

Eligibility

You're eligible if you're: an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program. the recipient of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship studying full-time onshore in Australia your research aligns with the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health research agenda one of your supervisors is an academic from the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health You're required to provide compelling evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. This would usually take the form of confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status under the common seal of a community organisation. Where exceptional circumstances apply, statutory declarations and other forms of documentation may be considered. Original or certified copies of supporting documentation must be provided.

Focus areas

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence

How to apply

Applications are made through the University of Queensland application portal. Always verify eligibility, supporting document requirements, and deadline timing on the provider's official page before applying.

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