QUT 2022 WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship

The aim of the WH Bryan Scholarship is to advance the understanding of Queensland Earth Sciences, addressing a globally significant problem leading to impactful outcomes, with the supported project to be led by a high-quality PhD candidate.

The scholarship commemorates the legacy of Professor WH Bryan MC who made many fundamental, impactful and diverse contributions to the geology of Queensland, tertiary education, and societal well-being.

The principal focus of The Bryan Foundation is on education, and the scholarship is aligned with the Foundation’s vision to support and empower people through education.

The topics of investigation are expected to be wide-ranging, consistent with the diverse areas of research and impact achieved by Professor WH Bryan MC over his career.

• Table of Content
• About Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
• WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

With more than 40,000 students and offering more than 400 courses and research programs, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a modern university for the real world. We began operating as QUT in January 1989, following approval of our status as a university. But our history truly begins in colonial times...

WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship

You’ll receive:

• A living allowance of $32,000 each year for three years
• A research project funding allowance of $18,000 each year for three years
• Up to $20,000 to cover start-up costs for the project (eligible start-up costs include airfares, moving expenses, and overseas student health cover for international students)
• Support for some international activities by the scholar such as international conference presentations, field workshops, laboratory work.

Requirements for WH Bryan Earth Sciences PhD Scholarship Qualification

You must be be applying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the area of earth sciences hosted by one of these universities:

• QUT
• UQ
• JCU.

The scholarship is available for domestic or international students with the aim of supporting developing researchers in obtaining a highly valued research experience in Queensland.

The WH Bryan Scholarship is to support a new student and project. Students who have already received/accepted a PhD scholarship offer, and/or who have already enrolled in, or commenced a PhD program are not eligible.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Make contact soon with a potential supervisor in the field of earth sciences. Your supervisor must submit the application for you, therefore we recommend ensuring their support by Wednesday 5 October 2022 to ensure enough time.

Once you have the support of your proposed supervisor, work with them on your research proposal and application for the scholarship.

You will need to prepare your curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and a brief statement outlining why you are applying and how this fits into your future career.

For more details, visit QUT website.