RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship for Animal Welfare Research 2023

The RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship for Animal Welfare Research was established in 1989 to advance the cause of animal welfare in Australia. The scholarship is named after Mr Alan White, a past President of RSPCA Australia and a past President of RSPCA Queensland. The Alan White Scholarship is available to full-time or part-time students in Australian tertiary institutions for the funding of original research aimed at improving the welfare of animals in Australia.

Eligibility for the RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship for Animal Welfare Research:

• Applications should be for a discrete research project (which may or may not form part of a larger research program).
• Applicants must demonstrate in their application that their proposed research project is supportive of the policies of RSPCA Australia and will be used to further animal welfare in Australia. All current policies can be viewed on the RSPCA Australia Knowledge Base.
• Applicants must be enrolled in full-time or part-time education in an accredited course at an Australian University or College in the year their application is considered.
• The Scholarships are not restricted to any particular academic discipline. However, applicants demonstrating a major commitment to and/or involvement with animal welfare issues are strongly favored.

Documents Required:

• Research proposal
• Two academic referees are to be submitted
• Candidates must submit their academic transcripts
• Must provide any information on previous work experience
• Applicants must mention other sources of funding if any
• Any other further information can also be submitted.

Value of the Scholarship:

Successful applicants of the RSPCA Australia Alan White Scholarship for Animal Welfare Research will receive an award of $10,238.