Featured byAustralian National University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$9,500 per annum
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Australian National University - Australian Signals Directorate partnership (Co-Lab) brings together researchers, academics and technical leaders to solve national security challenges and nurture Australian talent. One of the goals of this partnership is to identify and foster talented students by connecting the academic and technical expertise to develop and realise career potential for our graduates.
Co-Lab Honours Grants are aimed at Australian students who are interested in a career with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). Successful applicants will work alongside ASD mentors and ANU academics on research topics with real-world impact. They will also have access to events and training opportunities that will enable them to be well placed when applying for positions at ASD after graduation.
Co-Lab values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all students.
Benefits
In addition to the grant, selected students will also be offered a calendar of events, training and mentoring designed to support and develop the successful candidates. These events may include:
Welcome event
Career talks/broader National Intelligence Community seminars
Group mentoring/networking/social events
CV writing sessions/interview techniques training
Science communication training
End of year event where students present their research.
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to a prospective or current domestic ANU student who:
- is an Australian citizen; and
- receives an offer of admission to or is currently enrolled in an Honours program offered by ANU; and
- is undertaking a research project during their Honours year that aligns with the Australian Signals Directorate research interests; and
- applies for, is granted and maintains a baseline security clearance (sponsored by the Co-Lab); and
- agrees to assign their project Intellectual Property to the University.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
02 Mar 2027
To apply for this grant, please either click on the ‘Apply Now’ button above to complete a Co-Lab application form, or send an email to request the form.
In addition to the application form, you will also need to submit via email the following:
A statement of academic results
A one-page CV that includes interests, employment history, extracurricular activities and any society memberships.