The Robert Francis Thyer Award is funded by a bequest from Mrs Flora Agnes Thyer who established the supplementary research scholarship in memory of her late husband. The Scholarship will support a full time PhD student who is commencing research in the area of Geology or Geophysics in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD Research degree at The University of Adelaide.

Stipend:  The scholarship will be for 3.5 years (no extension) and has a stipend of $6,000 per annum. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.  Details of any terms and/or benefits can be found in the Rules.

Enquiries:  Adelaide Graduate Research School Tel (08) 8313 5882 or email research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au

Applying:

The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round (subject to funding) of scholarship applications.

Applicants that meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

When open, applications must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduate-research/future-students/how-to-apply