Background 

Graham, Hugh, Jenny and Karen Possingham, graduates of the University of Adelaide (the University), established the Possingham Fund to support a postgraduate research scholarship in environmental sustainability in honour of their parents and parents-in-law, Max and Barbara, who were both graduates of the University. Barbara was one of the first women at the University to achieve a Doctorate in Physics (1956).

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, candidates must be:

• An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder or international student;
• Enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Adelaide;
• A recipient of a major scholarship; and
• Undertaking research relevant to environmental sustainability. *Note, environmental sustainability is defined in the broadest possible sense and is open to applicants from any discipline (including but not exclusive to: engineering, law, mathematics, all the sciences, the social sciences and the arts) as long as the research has the potential to deliver a positive environmental outcome.

Continuance of the award is dependent on the successful candidate remaining enrolled on a full-time basis, unless taking a period of leave or studying at half time in line with the Conditions of Award.

Value and Benefits

• The value of the scholarship is $12,000 per year and $36,000 in total.
• The tenure of the scholarship is up to three years, or until the date of submission of the thesis (whichever is earlier), subject to satisfactory progress. 
• No extensions will be considered and no other allowances are payable.
• Any outstanding funds owing upon thesis submission (up to $36,000) will be paid to the student as a ‘completion bonus’.

Applying

Please complete the below form and send via email to research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au by close of business 17 May 2024.  Outcomes will be provided from mid-June 2024.

Enquiries

Contact the Research Scholarships team via email research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au for more information.