Scholarship as funded R&D
If an applicant is an Australian Postgraduate Scholar (ie has been successful in applying for an Australian Postgraduate Scholarship or APA), CRDC will provide the full annual operating budget ($6,000pa) and a “top up” to $30,000 pa for the annual stipend budget.
In some circumstances scholarships may be supported by an additional grant for necessary equipment and operating costs. If it is anticipated that there will be a requirement for an application for more funding than the standard operating grant offers, please ensure the proposal includes a full explanation and justification for the extra funding.
Condition
PhD Scholarships are funded by the CRDC for a period of up to three years Masters Scholarship for up to two years. The onus to claim an income tax exemption is on the Scholarship recipient.
Applicants must be permanent Australian residents and should be working toward an Honours level or higher degree at an appropriate institution within Australia.
Scholarships are normally awarded for research within Australia, but in special circumstances research outside Australia may be approved.
Applicants should have academic qualifications equivalent to a first degree from an Australian University or have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in research, development, teaching, or extension activities.
Stipend
The current per annum rates for Postgraduate, and research based Honours Scholarship stipends offered by the Corporation to successful candidates, are:
| PhD 3 years full time | $30,000 p.a stipend | $6,000 p.a operating budget |
| Masters 2 years full time | $30,000 p.a. stipend | $2,500 p.a operating budget |
| Research-based Honours | CRDC support considered on a case by case basis. |