Growing the Smart State PhD Funding Program

What is the PhD Research Funding Program?
This program is managed by Policy Research in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The program was developed in consultation with the tertiary sector and Queensland Government agencies to foster evidence-based public policy development. It provides grant funding to selected Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) and Doctorate students whose research is relevant to the Queensland Government's policy priorities, and links each student with the appropriate Government agency for mentoring and support. Grants of up to $15 000 over three years are available to support the research of entire PhD theses or only a small part of the research within it (e.g. for literature reviews and surveys).

Who can apply?
Applications are open to students at universities in Queensland or a national university with a Queensland campus who can demonstrate that some or all of their PhD research would inform Government priorities.

How do I apply?
Application forms are available through the Department of Premier and Cabinet website

When must I apply by?
Please check the Department of Premier and Cabinet website for dates. Applications for Round Six of the Growing the Smart State PhD Funding Program open on 2 July 2007 and close on 17 August 2007.

What role does SPP play?
The Strategic Policy and Performance Division identifies the Department of Education, Training and the Arts strategic research priorities and provides this information to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. SPP also assesses applications of relevance to the Department in collaboration with content areas to ensure that proposed research is relevant to the Department's strategic research priorities and that the Department is able to provide the required mentoring and support to the researchers.

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