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Dennis McDermott Research Scholarships2026

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The Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students of exceptional research promise undertaking a Master's by Research or doctoral research degree at La Trobe University. The scholarship is awarded alongside a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, providing a substantial living stipend, tuition-fee coverage and research support.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.

  2. 02

    Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin.

  3. 03

    Meet the entrance requirements for the proposed research degree.

  4. 04

    For PhD applicants, normally have completed a Master's by Research or equivalent substantial research experience.

  5. 05

    For Master's by Research applicants, normally have a first-class honours equivalent.

  6. 06

    Develop a research proposal or apply for an available graduate research project.

  7. 07

    Obtain in-principle agreement from an appropriate La Trobe supervisor.