Lowitja Institute's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grants are designed to contribute to improvements in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by commissioning research that is high-impact and innovative.
Applications for 2026 Lowitja Institute Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and early career researchers across three streams.
These scholarships contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health by providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop skills in their chosen area of study.
Certificate IV and Graduate Certificate Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are available to students who would like to develop their skills and knowledge in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. Past scholars have completed courses in project management, public health, policy and analysis. These scholarships support students wanting to develop their skills and knowledge within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research workforce with entry-level study.
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Top-Up Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are available to students enrolled in a higher degree by research and have passed their confirmation of candidature. This scholarship supports emerging researchers with a research focus related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and aligns with Lowitja Institute’s Research Agenda.
Applications close 15 October
The GLOWS Scholarship program includes streams that support students wanting to develop their skills and knowledge on how to increase health equity and address disparities driving transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Applications close 14 November
Medium Grant
Projects funded through Medium Grants must address the goal of increasing health equity and address disparities that continue to drive the transmission of HIV/viral hepatitis within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and work towards elimination.
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Applications close 4 November
National Gathering Grant
The two-day gathering is an opportunity to come together and share experiences and knowledge of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV or viral hepatitis and research into HIV and viral hepatitis.
Applications close 20 October
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