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Ability Grants for higher degree by research students

See also Scholarships for current higher degree by research students

International candidatesAustralian candidateUniSA has a commitment to equity and access and recognises that some Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students who have a disability, or long term medical condition, may require financial assistance to undertake their research project.

 

Purpose

This grant recognises that HDR students with a disability may face additional research-related costs, such as the need for specialised equipment, transport costs or other support to enable them to complete their research project. They may also have limited ability to earn additional income whilst studying.

Grants of up to $3,000 are available to help fund mobility, special equipment at home or other types of assistance during the conduct of the research.
 

Eligibility

The grants are open to enrolled UniSA HDR students who have had their research proposal approved and are in the research phase of their degree. Students may be enrolled either part or full-time.

Applicants must have an Access Plan with UniSA arranged through the Learning and Teaching Unit Disability Adviser

A supporting statement will be required from the Principal Supervisor. On receipt of the application, the Graduate Studies Office will contact the Supervisor to provide:

  1. comment on how the applicant would benefit from the grant
  2. the likelihood of the applicant being able to complete the research project
     

Funding

A grant of up to $3,000 is available. The grant can be paid either as a scholarship at the rate of not less than $100 per fortnight (up to a total of $3,000), or as a lump sum, or a combination of both. Alternatively, arrangements can be made for a payment direct to suppliers on submission of an invoice (minimum of $500). Successful applicants will be contacted to obtain information on how the grant is to be paid.
 

How to apply

Application form
RTF file (84kb)
PDF file (19kb)

You will need to provide the following:

  1. Application form
  2. Copy of the UniSA Access Plan.

Forward your application direct to the Graduate Studies Office, Mawson Lakes Campus. An email form is acceptable.

Applications can be made at any time.
 

Selection

Selection is based on the need of the applicant. The Graduate Studies Office will notify applicants within two weeks of receipt of the outcome of their application. The University does not guarantee an applicant of success. The University’s decision is final and no appeal will be entered into.
 

Conditions

  1. The awarding of the grant is subject to continued enrolment as an HDR student at the University of South Australia.
  2. No payment can be made during the student’s absence on leave.
  3. HDR students are responsible for their financial affairs and will need to ensure that any grant monies do not affect any other Centrelink payments or government assistance.
  4. Normally one grant, up to a total of $3,000, is available per student.
     

Privacy

All information will be treated confidentially. A copy of the application will remain on the HDR student’s file.
 

Enquiries

Michelle Sced, Manager: Research Education and Training
Graduate Studies Office
Mawson Lakes
Tel: +61 8 8302 3956
Email: Michelle.Sced@unisa.edu.au

 

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