The 2026 ASHB Studentship Round is now OPEN.
Applications CLOSE 5pm (AEST) Friday 1st of May 2026.
Thinking of applying for the ASHB Studentship? Attend our Studentship Information Session (9th of April, 4pm AEST) and Grant Writing Seminar (10th of April 4pm AEST) to get a jump on your application!
Register with the links below or through the QR codes on the flyers:
Studentship Information Session
Grant Writing Seminar
Register with the links below or through the QR codes on the flyers:
Studentship Information Session
Grant Writing Seminar
Selection Process
The ASHB Studentship is merit based, and is awarded at the discretion of the panel as determined by the ASHB committee. The studentship is intended to fund Honours or Graduate (Masters and PhD) level research in human biology and associated fields.
Conditions of Studentship
1. The maximum amount awarded for PhD applicants is $2,500. Honours and Masters students may be awarded up to $1,500.
2. The applicant must be an enrolled student at the time of application.
3. The applicant must be a current member of ASHB.
4. Individuals may only receive one studentship during their graduate research tenure. Should the student graduate from their current degree and engage in further research, they are then eligible to apply for another award.
5. All publications, reports, posters and theses arising from research supported by this studentship are expected to acknowledge the support of the ASHB studentship.
6. A brief report regarding the use of the funds will be submitted to the ASHB committee within one year.
7. Recipients are required to produce a report summarising the progress of their research to be published on the ASHB website within one year of receiving the funds.
8. The awardee is required to present at an ASHB conference or meeting within two years of receiving the funds.
9. Being awarded the studentship doesn’t exclude the student from applying for, or receiving, an ASHB Conference Travel Award.
10. This studentship is intended to support research efforts such as field work, equipment purchases, and lab visits. It is not intended to fund travel to conferences. Individuals intending to fund conference related travel should refer to the ASHB Conference Travel Award.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application to [email protected] by 5pm (AEST) on Friday the 1/5/2026 to be considered in the current round. Successful applicants will be contacted by 18/5/26.
Key Dates
- Open: 30/3/2026
- Close: 1/5/2026 5pm AEST
- Notifications: by 18/5/2026
You must submit a completed application form, accompanied by the following documents:
1. Project outline (maximum 1500 words) including:
- A summary of the research project
- The relevance of the research to the area of human biology
- The value of the project to the field of Australasian human biology
- What the funds will be used to accomplish. Please consider that the studentship is not intended to fund conference expenses, the funds should be focused on furthering research.
2. Budget
- A detailed budget must be submitted, including quotes (e.g. airfare, accommodation costs, equipment purchases). This budget should be completed on the ASHB budget template.
3. A reference letter from the students’ supervisor confirming above details and eligibility.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].