Indigenous PhD Project - Understanding Indigenous/Pasifika LGBTIQ+ wellbeing and the role of rights-based
School of Social Sciences
Lead Researcher: Prof. Corrine Sullivan
About the project
The Indigenous (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) student will carry out independent research into family relationships, or other relevant related area as negotiated with the project lead, focusing on Queer Indigenous intersectional experiences, perspectives, practices, and understandings of wellbeing across complex environments.
What does the scholarship provide?
- Domestic students will receive a tax-free stipend of $52,352 per annum to support living costs, supported by the Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset for 3.5 years
- Support for conference attendance, fieldwork and additional costs as approved by School/Institute.
Eligibility criteria
The successful applicant should:
- Identify as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14 (D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
- Be enrolled in, or have applied for a Western Sydney University Post Graduate Research program listed above.
- Provide Certified copies of all tertiary graduation certificates and academic transcripts for degrees completed outside of Western Sydney University.
- Provide Certified evidence of citizenship status (e.g. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, etc.) or certified evidence of residency status (for Australian permanent residents only).
- Provide a letter of support from the Director of Indigenous Research.
- Provide any evidence of relevant employment or experience directly related to research training (if applicable).
- Provide Confirmation of Identity.
How to apply
- Review the project’s eligibility criteria. You will need to provide in your application a document which explains how you satisfy the projects eligibility criteria.
- Contact the lead researcher listed to discuss your eligibility, the project’s requirements and your intention to apply. You should email them to introduce yourself, describe your qualifications and experience, and express your interest in their research project. If they are interested, you may want to arrange a phone call, video call or meeting to discuss your application. You will need to request a letter of support from the lead researcher to support your application for the scholarship.
- Submit an online application for the project by logging into the Online Portal and selecting 'Project Scholarship'. Note: You do not need to submit an application for Doctor of Philosophy or Research Scholarship.
Incomplete applications or applications that do not conform to the above requirements will not be considered.
For questions and advice about the research project, please contact the Lead Researcher;
Prof. Corrinne Sullivan: corrinne.sullivan@westernsydney.edu.au
For questions and advice about the scholarship application process, please submit your scholarship enquiry:
- Currently enrolled WSU HDR candidate, please submit your enquiry here
- Not currently enrolled WSU HDR candidate, please submit your enquiry here
Applications close 31 May 2025
*Applications close at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Scholarship reference code: PS2025_ CS0588622_SoSS