Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2026 Forrest-Kerry Hill Scholarship round.
The Forrest-Kerry Hill Scholarships aim to attract excellent researchers from around the world to study in Perth, Western Australia. Applicants should have exceptional academic profiles, a commitment to engagement and impact, and the desire, drive and imagination to undertake doctoral research of the highest standard.
For full information on the award and eligibility, please see the Scholarship Conditions here:
https://forrestresearch.org.au/scholarship-conditions-f70996/
Please note that this application page is for Forrest Kerry-Hill Scholarships. Applications should have a focus on the following (or related) disciplines:
For the general Forrest PhD Scholarship which is open to all disciplines, please see this page: https://forrestresearch.org.au/scholarships/
The application form is an editable pdf. There is no option to autosave your application on this site; you will need to save the application form in your own files to work on it and upload it when you’re ready to submit your application.
If you are having problems with the pdf application form, you may use the Word document version instead. You will need to save it as a pdf when you’re finished before you can upload it to the application portal.
If you are experiencing any other problems with the application form or portal, please get in touch with the Foundation at admin@forrestresearch.org.au.
Download application form
Download application form – Word version
Please note that, in addition to submitting your application through the Forrest Research Foundation application portal, you will also need to submit an application for the Doctor of Philosophy and an RTP scholarship at whichever Western Australian university you are hoping to complete your PhD. Please check the relevant university’s website for specific detail on their closing dates for applications for the Doctor of Philosophy.
Information on each university’s PhD programs can be found here:
Curtin University Edith Cowan University Murdoch University The University of Notre Dame Australia The University of Western Australia
1. Your completed application form (PDF)
2. A passport style photograph (jpg or png format)The resolution of the photo must be approximately 410 x 530. Photos can be resized using your favourite image editor or one of the many freely available online tools, e.g. picresize.com
Your photograph will only be used for internal purposes if you are selected for an interview.
3. Your curriculum vitae - max. 4 pages (PDF)
4. Copies of all academic transcripts (PDF)
5. Statement of career interruptions - optional (PDF)
Applications that do not include a completed application form and mentor/supervisor approval will not be considered.
