Closing 11 April 2025

The Gulbali Institute is offering exclusive PhD scholarships for First Nations scholars to lead research on Country, focusing on environmental water, fire, and shared landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to shape policy, protect biodiversity, and strengthen cultural knowledge while being supported by a leading research institute.

Projects include:

The Role of Environmental Water in Human Wellbeing – Investigate how water management impacts culture, biodiversity, and community in the mid and lower Murrumbidgee.

Using Fire to Promote Biodiversity – Explore how cultural burning and fire ecology can support conservation in southeastern Australia.

Shared Water Landscapes – Examine water use, rights, and sustainability with a focus on cultural and ecological values.

Successful candidates will receive:

A tax-free scholarship package of up to $50,000 per year for up to four years including relocation and operating

Research support and access to expert mentorship

Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners

Eligibility:

These scholarships are open exclusively to First Nations applicants.

Apply now and lead research that makes a difference!

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