Ken Clements PhD Scholarship 2026 at UWA Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has officially confirmed the opening of applications for the prestigious Ken Clements PhD Scholarship 2026, a unique award designed to encourage and support women pursuing advanced research in the field of economics.
This scholarship was established to honour Emeritus Professor Ken Clements, whose exceptional contributions to economics and his unwavering dedication to mentoring PhD candidates have left a lasting legacy in the profession.
Scholarship Overview
The Ken Clements PhD Scholarship will provide successful candidates with a stipend valued at AUD $10,000 per annum, offered in addition to a primary stipend scholarship. This financial support aims to enable students to focus on high-quality doctoral research without financial strain.
The scholarship is part of the 2026 Domestic Scholarship Round, with the commencement of study scheduled for early 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be female domestic students intending to enrol in a PhD at UWA.
- Demonstrate that their proposed research lies within the field of economics.
- Secure the support of a proposed academic supervisor at UWA.
- Hold a primary stipend scholarship as a prerequisite.
Application Process
Applications for the scholarship and PhD admission must be submitted via the UWA Application Portal. Alongside the standard application, candidates will need to:
- Clearly outline how their intended research aligns with the scholarship’s focus on economics.
- Provide evidence of endorsement from their proposed academic supervisor.
For assistance and queries, candidates are encouraged to contact the Graduate Research School via askUWA.
Portal: https://researchdegrees.uwa.edu.au/scholarships/1vxz50/ken-clements-phd-scholarship
Application Dates
- Applications Open: 1 September 2025
- Applications Close: 31 October 2025
The last date to apply for the Ken Clements PhD Scholarship 2026 at the University of Western Australia is 31 October 2025.