Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Honours
Student type
Current students
Study area
Data science, Games and interactive environments, Information technology, Mathematics and Science
Eligibility criteria
Indigenous Australian
Citizenship
Australian
What you'll receive
Indigenous Australian Research Training Scheme (IARTS) is designed to support and engage undergraduate Indigenous Australian students in a structured program of research in science, mathematics and information technology. It is a pathway to the QUT Indigenous Australians PhD/Professional Doctorate to Postdoctoral Fellowship (P2P) Program.
Scheme components and funding include:
- Indigenous Australian Working in Research Program (38.25 hours in total, paid at $34.36/hr), must be currently studying a Faculty of Science undergraduate degree and have successfully completed 48 CP.
- Indigenous Australian Research Experience (120-150 hours, $3500 scholarship), must be currently studying a Faculty of Science undergraduate degree and have successfully completed 144 CP.
- Indigenous Australian Summer Research Experience (120-150 hours, $3500 scholarship), must be currently studying a Faculty of Science undergraduate degree and have successfully completed 192 CP.
- Indigenous Australian Honours Scholarships (9-12 months, $15,000 scholarship), must be eligible for admission to and enrol full-time in a QUT Faculty of Science Honours Course (ST10, MS10 or IN10)
- Indigenous Australian Master of Philosophy Scholarship (1.5 - 2 years, $45,000 scholarship per annum), must be eligible for admission to and enrol full-time in the QUT Master of Philosophy (IF80) degree with a Faculty of Science supervisor.
Eligibility
IARTS is open to all Indigenous Australian students currently enrolled in the Faculty of Science at QUT.
You can start with the Working in Research Program in the first year, progress to the 120-150 hour Research Experiences in the second and third year, and then undertake either an honours or MPhil degree.
Alternatively, you may elect to only engage in one or two of the scheme’s components. Any combination is permitted, provided you meet the eligibility requirements.
The Working in Research and Research Experience scheme components are flexible, with work time frames agreed between supervisor and student. You could choose a short, intensive experience or work fewer hours per week over a number of months.
How to apply
1. Find a supervisor
Find a supervisor and project in one of our Schools or Research Centres using the following links:
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- School of Computer Science
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- School of Information Systems
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy
- Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
- Centre for Climate, Environment & the Circular Economy (new in 2024)
- Centre for Data Science
- Centre for Materials Science
Please contact fos.adr@qut.edu.au if you need help finding a supervisor.
2. Apply online
Complete the 2024 application form
Applications are currently open.
Conditions
Testimonials
A fantastic experience
Jack Ryan-Boyd'The experience to participate in the IARTS has been fantastic, I never imagined I’d get the opportunity to conduct research. I feel like I’ve learnt a lot and being able to deep dive on a singular topic has been a fun journey. I’ve engaged with fantastic researchers and PhD students who’ve been extremely supportive and patient with me, giving me the opportunity to contribute to the research project.
This experience will allow my resume to standout, build my knowledge and skillset while also providing me real world experience in research.
For anyone wanting to apply don’t self-eliminate, just go for it. If a great opportunity comes your way just apply and see what happens. I never thought I’d ever be smart enough to obtain a scholarship or conduct academic research. Thanks to this scholarship I was able to do both.'
