This award is designed to help postgraduate research students in Geography fund associated travel or research project costs.

Award Details:

• Value: The award is valued at $750.
• Purpose: To support future travel or research project costs related to Geography.

Eligibility:
To apply, candidates must:

• Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, or international student; and
• Be enrolled in a full-time Higher Degree by Research (PhD or MPhil) program at the University of Adelaide in 2025, and undertaking research in the field of Geography.

Selection Process:
Applications will be evaluated via a competitive process by the Adelaide Graduate Research School, based on:

• Academic merit
• Research potential
• Relevance to the field of Geography

Note: No award will be made if no candidate appropriately satisfies these criteria.

Administration:

• The award is administered by the Adelaide Graduate Research School.
• Payment will be made as a one-off lump sum directly to the successful candidate after enrolment is verified.
• The award must be accepted and taken up within the year it is offered; deferral is not permitted. If the award is declined, it may be offered to the next ranked candidate.

Expressions of Interest:
If you are interested in applying, please submit an application form to research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au including Lyndon Wester Postgraduate Award in Geography in the email subject.
All EOIs must be received by 17/03/2025.
 

The University reserves the right to vary these rules in accordance with its legal obligations and policies.