Applications are now open for the Joss Family Fellowship for Future Researchers, a unique paid research opportunity based at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga Campus.
Successful applicants will receive a $1,500 Fellowship for six weeks of research experience, working alongside experienced La Trobe researchers and contributing to meaningful, real-world projects.
What’s the benefit to me?
The Fellowship offers the chance to:
- Get a taste of research beyond what you would typically experience during an undergraduate degree
- Develop practical research skills
- Build confidence and explore where research might take you
- Experience research firsthand in a supportive environment
Who can apply?
While applications are open to eligible La Trobe undergraduate students, preference will be given to students based at the Albury-Wodonga Campus, including students studying within the Albury-Wodonga Campus online footprint.
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must be an undergraduate student from La Trobe University with a minimum of 180 credit points.
Background
Six research projects detailed in this document: Joss Family Fellowship 2026-2027 under the supervision of Albury-Wodonga campus researchers, are on offer, covering disciplines such as:
- Australian History, Military History, Gender History, History of Religion
- Biomedical Science
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Social Work
- Psychology
Further information can be found on the Joss Family Fellowship webpage.
Key dates
Tenure: Six-week, weekly hours to be negotiated with research supervisor. Supervisors will endeavour to design flexible research schedules that fit with part-time work. This is designed to be a taste of research!
Commencement: Commencement and completion dates will be negotiated with the supervising academic staff member. All projects will be completed by February 2027.
Applications close on 30 September 2027.
How to apply
Students are required to submit the online fellowship application form and their resume.
Contact
Tammy Ebert, t.ebert@latrobe.edu.au