Assessment of scholarship applications
All eligible applications for scholarships will be considered by the Selection Panel.
The Selection Panel will, with absolute discretion, select the proposed scholarship holders based on the applicant’s demonstration of:
- their academic record
- the quality of the proposed research project, and the feasibility of achieving the outcomes
- commitment of support from the proposed Supervisor for the student
- alignment of the research to the Centre’s research themes
- the likely contribution of the research project to the Centre’s objectives of reducing disaster risk and strengthening disaster resilience.
The panel’s recommendations will be provided to the Board of Natural Hazards Research Australia for approval. The recommendations of the Selection Panel are final and appeals will not be considered. Feedback will not be provided on unsuccessful applications.
Natural Hazards Research Australia will, at its sole discretion, determine whether to award scholarships in any year, and how many scholarships will be awarded.
If you are offered a Natural Hazards Postgraduate Research Scholarship
If you are offered a scholarship, you will be required to:
- commence your studies, as approved, within 12 months from the date that you submitted your application.
- agree to the terms of the Natural Hazards Research Australia Scholarship and Intellectual Property Agreement. This agreement covers student intellectual property, participation in Centre activities and research, and expectations of both the Centre and the student.
Scholarship holders are also expected to keep in touch with the Centre, and to:
- attend selected postgraduate student events run by the Centre
- provide annual reports on their progress
- inform the Centre of any changes to their contact details
- inform the Centre if there is any change to the research project, or their candidature (for example, taking leave of absence)
- provide a digital copy of their final thesis to the Centre.
Scholarship holders will also be invited to participate in relevant activities and events organised by the Centre, including public events and conferences, to promote the scholarships and to share the scholarship experience and outcomes.
Where the Centre requests scholarship holders to participate in events or activities, the travel and registration costs associated with that participation will be arranged and paid by the Centre.