South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship
Overview
Title
South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship
College
Not College specific
Opening date
01-08-2024
Closing date
30-09-2024
Scholarship value
Up to US $40,000
Scholarship duration
Payment term
Student type
International students
Description
The South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship will fund scholars from the United States to South Australia and from South Australia to the United States who are undertaking PhD or Post-Doctoral research in the fields of Defence, Space, or Cyber Security. Candidates should have a research affiliation with a South Australian educational institution.
The proposed program of research may be carried out under the auspices of an accredited South Australian or American tertiary/research institution. Placements or exchanges abroad from your existing university to undertake independent research projects may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Proposed independent research projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The duration of research in South Australia or the USA should not be less than three-months and should begin within a year from the application closing date.
Rationale for the Scholarship:
The South Australia scholarship will complement and support South Australia’s rapidly expanding defence, space and cyber security sectors; help nurture talent for the state’s space ecosystem; and promote interest and awareness in South Australia.
Eligibility
- Candidate must have affiliation, placement or letter of offer from a South Australian or American University/research institution, or agreement from their South Australian or American University/institution to undertake the proposed research project;
- Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident if going to Australia or an Australian citizen or permanent resident if going to the US;
- Candidate must have prior knowledge or experience in Defence, Space or Cyber Security and/or a Master’s Degree in the relevant fields;
- Candidate’s references must indicate strong professional promise.
Application Information
Application links to apply online will be made available on this page when each application round is open (as per the dates listed above). Once you have started your application you can save, leave and go back any time before submitting by the due date. Please ensure to save your application each time you exit the browser in case of unforeseen technical difficulties. You will be notified of the results of your application roughly eight weeks after the deadline, at which shortlisted applicants will receive further instruction.
- High-resolution headshot & in-action study field shot (min 1MB, 300 DPI);
- Video presentation (max 1 minute – introducing yourself & your planned research/study abroad);
- Passport biographic page from Australia or USA;
- Offer or acceptance letter from your host university or research supervisor, confirming your placement;
- Academic transcripts for Graduate and/or Undergraduate study;
- Resume (please reduce to 1-page);
- Detailed budget outlining expenses and income throughout the year of supported study – please download and use the Graduate Education Scholarships Budget Template as a guide. This is available to download in the application portal;
- Three referees to list in the Letter of Recommendation section. Please note: after listing, referees will be automatically contacted to complete a recommendation within the online submission form. This is not viewable to the applicant.
