Aboriginal Research Students - Expressions of Interest Wanted
The Kids Research Institute AustraliaThe Kulunga Aboriginal Unit at The Kids Research Institute Australia is calling for expressions of interest from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students considering a research degree in 2026.
The Kulunga Team can work with you on a research project that supports
your interests and development as a budding researcher, as well as offer:
- $25,000 top-up scholarships
- Cadetship programs offering experience and income as you study, and
- Access to The Kids’ broader Student Program featuring additional
training, support, and networking opportunities.
More information can be found in the attached advert.
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Click here for the Job Description
Contact Name: Natasha Maginnis
Contact Email: Natasha.Maginnis@thekids.org.au
Closing Date: 16/12/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.