THECA Research Student Scholarships
The Hut Environmental & Community Association (THECA) is pleased to invite applications from Honours, Masters and PhD students at UQ, QUT and Griffith University for its inaugural round of THECA Research Student Scholarships to support projects
- with an environmental or ecological focus
- that are relevant to Mt. Coot-tha and surrounds.
Awards will be up to $1,000 for one year (Honours students), $1,500 for 18 months (Masters students) and $15,000 ($5,000 per year) for three years (PHD students).
Scope
Project topics are not restricted. They may focus, for example, on particular ecosystems, species interactions, threats to biodiversity, conservation strategies, novel monitoring and survey methods, the effects of human activities, planning and development, or any other relevant topic. Preference will be given to projects which include data collection on Mt. Coot-tha or surrounds.
CRITERIA
Applications will be evaluated by a panel appointed by THECA’s Management Committee for:
- Scientific merit of project proposal (30%)
- Relevance to Mt-Coot-tha and surrounds (30%)
- Potential to guide future policies and/or practices for conservation, planning etc. (20%)
- Evidence that the scope of the proposed project is realistic (10%)
- Evidence that the funds would enable or significantly enhance the proposed project (10%)
How to apply:
Before applying, please read all requirements (below) to ensure they can all be met. Then complete the online application (by 5 pm AEDT on Friday, 28 February 2025) at:
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You may download a PDF version of this information, including how to apply, here: THECA_Research_Student_Scholarships.pdf
RequirementS
The Panel may request an interview with short-listed applicants and their supervisors.
To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a relevant Honours, Masters or PhD degree course at one of the three universities at the time of application (or if not yet admitted, by March 1st 2025).
Applicants must
- Fully discuss the application and proposed project with their University Academic Supervisor (or proposed Supervisor if not yet enrolled) before submitting.
- Confirm in their application the Academic Supervisor’s approval of the proposal and agreement to provide necessary supervision and support.
- Comply with all processes required by their university
Successful applicants will be invited to make a presentation to THECA members of their proposal at the beginning of the project and of its outcomes once completed.
For multi-year projects, annual progress reports will be required, and funding for subsequent years will be contingent on the university’s assessment of satisfactory progress.
In all cases, successful applicants will be encouraged to involve THECA members in their projects, as appropriate.
Funds must be used to support direct project costs. Examples include data collection or analysis equipment, supplies and consumables, costs incurred for field data collection or specialized analysis.
Funds may not be used for items that are already available to the student through research group or other university resources, and may not be used for ordinary living expenses, publication expenses, or conference travel.
