Research Futures Scholarship Program

13 January – 21 February 2025

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Do you want to learn more about higher degrees by research?

Gain first-hand research experience and develop valuable field and/or laboratory skills during a six-week research project with the Research Futures Scholarship Program.

With a commitment to expanding knowledge and understanding of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine through rigorous, high-quality research, the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine is offering this unique opportunity to support the next generation of researchers.

NCNM has partnered with academics from other faculties to expand the scope of the research projects. All research mentors have extensive experience in conducting and publishing research and will provide ongoing supervisory support to each student. If you are interested in pursuing a higher degree by research (HDR) in the future, this program will provide unique insight and pathways to further your postgraduate research studies.

Gabrielle Grant RFSP 2024 recipient

“I had the pleasure of working with some incredible people who are doing amazing things in the field of research, and I feel very privileged and honoured to have been included in this project. The organisers of this scholarship created such an amazing and enlightening experience.”

The scholarship component will support students through a stipend living allowance of $300 per week over the six-week duration of the project.

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Why Participate?

Receive a scholarship to the value of $1800*

  • Build industry connections and develop your research skillset
  • Gain first-hand research experience
  • Develop valuable field and/or laboratory skills during the six-week project
  • Elevate your critical thinking skills and research presentation knowledge

* Subject to terms and conditions, applications close on 14 November 2024.

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs below or email NCNM Research.

Applications for the 2025 program have now closed

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“The experience itself was interesting, thought provoking, and stimulating. It helped with my studies and ignited my future interest in research. I am deeply appreciative and feel grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the Program.”

Kate Maknia RFSP 2023/24 student

Terms and Conditions

  1. The scholarship is only available to eligible undergraduate students who:
    1. are undertaking an undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University, or
    2. are undertaking an undergraduate degree in Naturopathy at an Australian University, or
    3. are undertaking a postgraduate degree in the Master of Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University
  2. The scholarship is awarded, at the discretion of the University, to eligible candidates (see eligibility criteria for specifics)
  3. The scholarship is not available in conjunction with other scholarships.
  4. The scholarship is not transferable to a third party.
  5. The scholarship remains valid whilst the recipient:
    1. remains enrolled in study at Southern Cross University or the respective Australian University; and
    2. remains enrolled in the program listed on their Offer; and
    3. continues to pay all tuition and additional fees/costs.
  6. The scholarship will lapse if the Offer has passed the lapse date.
  7. The scholarship will lapse if the student named on the Offer cancels their enrolment at Southern Cross University, or the respective Australian University.
  8. The scholarship is not redeemable in cash and subject to the student complying with all terms and conditions and will be credited in fortnightly instalments during the six-week study period.
  9. The scholarship may be withdrawn with 10 days written notice, should the recipient breach any of these conditions.
  10. There are a limited number of scholarships available.
  11. NCNM reserves the right to terminate a Scholarship in circumstances where:
    1. the student’s performance is not satisfactory, or
    2. appropriate supervision is no longer available, or
    3. the project or scholar is in breach of the University’s policies relating to the appropriate and scholarly conduct of research.

“The program was incredibly rewarding and allowed me to create friends and professional connections and have a deeper appreciation for research.”

John Palencia
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