Indigenous Knowledge Institute
Funding schemes
The Indigenous Knowledge Institute is committed to supporting interdisciplinary research in Indigenous knowledges. Various funding schemes are available, including schemes for PhD students, researchers, and community members.
You can find more information about the schemes and how to apply below. See our research page for information about successful projects and applications.
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Seed Funding Grants
The Institute funds innovative interdisciplinary research projects with a focus on Indigenous Knowledge.
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Community Engagement Grants
The Institute funds academics with new research ideas to be tested, explored and developed with Indigenous partners.
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Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grants
The Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship scheme is a unique opportunity for senior Knowledge Holders, Traditional Owners and/or Ceremonial Leaders to work in the Institute as a Professor.
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Research Theme Grants
Institute Research Themes are two-year programs of integrated interdisciplinary research that focus on major aspects of Indigenous Knowledge.
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PhD RTP Scholarships
The Institute funds PhD scholars undertaking an Indigenous Knowledge topic.
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Indigenous PhD Bursaries
The Institute is committed to Indigenous research capability and offers two $15,000 bursaries to Indigenous PhD students per annum.
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Community Fellowship Grants
The Indigenous Knowledge Institute partners with the Melbourne Social Equity Institute to fund two biennial Community Fellowships for Indigenous people in community organisations with an interest in pursuing Indigenous knowledges research.