There are stringent eligibility guidelines for each of these awards. The thesis component should be at least two thirds of the degree. Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia are eligible for the awards.
Competition is strong.
Honours 1 or equivalent results are at present essential for receipt of an offer of an APA with Stipend. An APA with Stipend may be held for three years for PhD studies and two years for Honours Masters studies subject to satisfactory annual progress reports being submitted by the scholar. There is also provision for a relocation allowance and thesis allowance. Stipends and allowances are indexed. The closing date for applications is 31 October 1998.