Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

TitleJoy Schapper Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Clinical Psychology
CourseDoctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology
Description

The Joy Schapper Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Clinical Psychology is awarded to encourage and assist students to undertake a combined course for the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology with a community service orientation.

Scholarship conditionsUWA HDR Stipend Allowance Conditions 2025 v4.pdf
Joy Schapper Top-up Scholarship v5.pdf
Opportunity statusOpen
Open date17 Sep 2025
Close date31 Oct 2025
Research areaPsychology
Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration an applicant must—

  • be domestic (ie. Aust. citizen, New Zealand citizen; Aust. PR visa)
  • be enrolled as a full-time student in the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology;
  • pursuing research in clinical psychology with a community service orientation;
  • provide a statement of no more than 250 words explaining how their PhD/Master will bring meaningful benefit to the people of WA;
  • hold a RTP, UPA or equivalent primary stipend scholarship.

Citizenship statusDomestic
Enrolment statusCurrent student
How to apply

An application of no more than one page that lists your name, student number, demonstrates your research in community service and includes the statement of no more than 250 words should be submitted to: Heather Gordon at "scholarship-grs@uwa.edu.au" by the closing date.

This scholarship is only available to currently enrolled students.

Contact

For further information: Assoc Prof Jeneva Ohan or Assoc Prof Rodrigo Becerra, School of Psychological Science

Scholarship details
Scholarship typeStipend top up scholarship
Scholarship valueAUD $8,000 per annum
SchoolSchool of Psychological Science
Course typeCombined