How to apply Higher Degree by Research Primary Advisor Statement

Primary Advisor Statement

This statement should be completed to support a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarship Application. The Primary Advisor Statement should address the HDR Scholarship Applicant Assessment Framework and will be used to assess scholarship applications.

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships are allocated to HDR candidates, based upon the following principles:

Scholarships are awarded primarily to enable research training for HDR candidates.
Scholarships must be awarded on merit as well as consideration of the full range of pathways and experiences candidates from diverse backgrounds can bring to their HDR candidature at JCU.
Scholarships will be allocated in alignment with the JCU Research Strategy.
Consideration should be given to advancing underrepresented groups.

Advisors should make themselves familiar with the HDR Scholarship Scoring Procedure before completing this form, and in particular criteria outlined in the HDR Scholarship Applicant Assessment Framework needs to be addressed clearly and directly. Link your answers with your College or JCU’s strategic research plans, demonstrate how the proposed project will fit within these strategies. Ensure you have an Advisory team with a diversity of experience and capability. Including an ECR on the Advisory team is required. Wherever possible the inclusion of an internship is expected.

For more advice on completing this statement consult your ADRE.

Applicant Name: *

Email *

Primary Advisor Name: *

Primary Advisor Email *

Scholarship/s applied for?

If other, please specify which Scholarship:

Candidate Academic Performance: * Please detail how the academic performance of this candidate will support their candidature at JCU. Maximum 5000 character count.

Candidate Related Experience and Skills: * Does the candidate have relevant experience or skills to support this application i.e. critical thinking, writing or research experience not part of a qualification? Maximum 5000 character count.

Research Project: * Please provide a statement on the Research Project including the alignment with University/ College/ Institute strategy, potential impact of project, commitment to internship (open to diverse experiences) and whether funding is sufficient to support research costs. Maximum 5000 character count.

Quality of Advisory Team and Research Environment

Maximum 5000 character count each.

1. What is the Advisory Panel area of expertise? *

2. Does the panel include an ECR? *

3. How will the candidate be mentored and supported? *

4. Are advisory panel outputs and external research consistent with discipline expectations? *

Are there any other comments you would like to make about this applicant?