An exciting opportunity for students undertaking research in gender equality who need funding to turn their research goals into reality. It is open to students from all Australian universities.
There are two Scholarships available for 2025:
- Women and Gender Equity – Available to domestic students focusing on gender equity.
- Advancing Gender Equity and Inclusion in Australia – Open to all students, including international students.
About the scholarship
The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship was established to honour and continue the work of Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity. The gift aims to helps students complete research in equality in all spheres of endeavour including (but not limited to) employment, education, health, communications, engineering, and science.
What the student will receive: Two students will each receive a one-off payment of $10,000.
Who can apply: Current research students at any Australian university, enrolled either full- or part-time in a research degree, focusing on gender equity, and having completed at least the first milestone of their research degree, are eligible to apply.
Applications close: 31 July 2025
For more details and online application form: QUT – Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship