The Carumba Institute extends the gift of belonging to community, Indigenously and intellectually.
The Carumba Institute is QUT's dedicated student support unit for Indigenous research students. We provide assistance, mentorship and academic career guidance to Indigenous students at all stages of their research candidature.
When you research with us, you join a vibrant and exciting culture of emerging research talent. Our supportive and welcoming environment will help equip you for success in your research career.
Support when you need it
The Indigenous Postgraduate Programs Officer (IPPO) oversees and provides support services for current and incoming students. The IPPO also works internally to promote QUT scholarships, bursaries, and other research opportunities to the Carumba Institute student cohort.
Email carumbainstitute@qut.edu.au for more information.
Indigenous Postgraduate Research Award
QUT offers the Indigenous Postgraduate Research Award - a dedicated scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Masters of Philosophy and PhD candidates. This scholarship covers living costs for full-time students for up to 2 years (masters students) and 3 years (PhD students).
Find out more about the Indigenous Postgraduate Research Award
Indigenous students are also eligible for scholarship top-ups through their faculty.
Indigenous Australians PhD/Professional Doctorate to Postdoctoral Fellowship (P2P) program
QUT offers the Indigenous Australians PhD/Professional Doctorate to Postdoctoral Fellowship (P2P) program to support Indigenous Australians to gain doctoral research qualifications and follow a pathway into academic positions.
The P2P program provides financial support if you're:
- studying a PhD or professional doctorate
- articulating from a QUT Master of Philosophy into a PhD
- undertaking a postdoctoral fellowship.
Your research project
We're ready to support your research journey, and that includes helping you find the right project and the best team to help you succeed.
We've curated a list of dozens of projects and supervisors who are actively seeking Indigenous perspectives for their research. Alternatively, you can explore all the supervisors and research projects QUT has to offer to find a match for your interests.
National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network
The National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network is a national, inclusive, mutidisciplinary hub and spokesmodel network of Indigenous researchers at various stages of their careers. The network is lead by Indigenous senior scholars with strong research and track records who bring extensive experience in collaborative and community-based research.
Applications
Ready to apply?
If you're considering a research degree with the Carumba Institute, contact carumbainstitute@qut.edu.au to find out how we can help.
If you'd like to study a postgraduate coursework degree (like a graduate certificate or graduate diploma), contact QUT's Oodgeroo Unit.
Come study with us
Confirmation of Aboriginality
To access the Carumba Institute services, students must be able to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent form stamped with a Common Seal belonging to a registered organisation.
HDR study spaces
Need more information?
Need help with your next steps? Contact the Carumba Institute to find out more about your future research journey.