Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jan 2025
Applications close
31 Jan 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $4,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Arts Graduate Research Conference Grant provides Arts graduate researchers with financial support to present at a research conference as part of their thesis with the aim to create opportunities for graduate researchers to enhance their research experience and build their networks.
Benefits
The grant provides the following benefits:
- Up to two conferences for PhD candidates (up to a grand total of $4,000 over the candidature)
- One conference for MA Research candidates (up to a grand total of $2,000 over the candidature)
- The amount for each conference is determined by the location of the conference:
- Up to $500 for virtual conference
- Up to $1,000 for conferences within Australia
- Up to $2,000 for conferences to New Zealand
- Up to $3,000 for conferences to Asia Pacific region
- Up to $4,000 for conferences to Europe, North and South America and Rest of World.
The approved funding will be decided based on the application budget and at the discretion of the Faculty. All fundings are inclusive of any awards received under the former schemes GRATS and RAGS.
Amount:
Up to $4,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
50
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this grant, you must:
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Arts
- Be confirmed in your candidature
- Have a paper accepted for presentation at a conference
- Have an approved Study Away
- Not have exceed 4 years (EFTSL) of candidature for PhD or 2 years (EFTSL) of candidature for MA by Research
Selection criteria
The selection is based on the candidate presenting their research at a conference approved by their principal supervisor.
Conditions
This grant is subject to the Faculty of Arts Graduate Research Support Grant Terms and Conditions
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Arts, humanities and social sciences
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How to apply
Please review the application guidelines and terms and conditions for Arts Graduate Research Conference Grant (student login required) before submitting your application.
Status:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 Jan 2025
Applications close:
31 Jan 2026
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