Information for students

OTARC is training the next generation of outstanding Autism scholars.

We support research students at the following levels:

  • Honours
  • Masters
  • Doctoral
  • PhD.

We do not accept direct applications for study. If you wish to study with OTARC, you must first apply and be accepted by La Trobe University.

Honours in Psychology Higher Degree by Research

Placement students

We have offered placements for undergraduate students from a range of backgrounds (psychology, public health, media studies).

Student Placement Policy

scholarships

SYLVIA WALTON HONOURS SCHOLARSHIP

SYLVIA WALTON HONOURS SCHOLARSHIP

A pathway for Autistic students to study at La Trobe University. It provides financial support for two Autistic psychology students per year who study their Honours within OTARC.

Honours scholarship website

OTARC PHD SCHOLARSHIP FOR AUTISTIC SCHOLARS

OTARC PHD SCHOLARSHIP FOR AUTISTIC SCHOLARS

Olga Tennison Research Scholarship to an Autistic candidate with exceptional research promise to undertake a graduate research degree at OTARC.

PhD scholarship website

Understanding and support for Autism (PSY3ASD)

This Australia-first undergraduate subject has been running every second year since 2013, now every year, and is open to all enrolled La Trobe students. The subject uses a developmental psychopathology approach to provide a broad perspective on Autism. Several OTARC researchers teach into this subject, which is coordinated by Dr Melissa Gilbert.

2024 Handbook