Lumley Top-Up Scholarships

About this scholarship

The Kathleen Lumley Foundation's Lumley Top-Up Scholarships Program supports PhD candidates whose research aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and has the potential to contribute to systemic change for health access and welfare outcomes. This scholarship is available to students from any discipline who already hold a primary PhD scholarship and are commencing their doctorate in 2026. The Scholarship is administered by Adelaide University in partnership with the Kathleen Lumley Foundation. Scholarship Benefits and Tenure: $18,000 per year for up to 3.5 years (maximum total value: $63,000) Admission to a growing network of 'Lumley Scholars' with shared research interests Opportunities to connect with the Foundation's network, share your work, and build your research career Annual Research Symposium to present findings and network with fellow scholars Scholarship funds are intended to support all reasonable costs associated with undertaking a PhD, including (but not limited to): Essential living expenses Research materials and equipment Research-related travel Conference attendance and presentation Essential self-care

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