Applicants must supply one of the following:
- an affirmation signed by the applicant, declaring that the applicant identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; or
- confirmation in writing with the corporate seal from the chairperson of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation in a community in which the applicant lives or has previously lived
Applicants must supply one of the following:
- Certified/attested copy of the data page of your current passport providing evidence of your full name, date of birth, and country of citizenship. If the original document is not in English you must provide an English translation; or
- Certified/attested copy of your birth certificate or national identity card as evidence of citizenship.
- A certified/attested copy of official documentation showing evidence of residency.
Applicants must provide one of the following to satisfy documentation requirements.
- IELTS - A certified/attested copy of an IELTS test result. The test should have been undertaken no earlier than 31 December 2006;
- TOEFL – A certified/attested copy of a TOEFL test result. The test should have been undertaken no earlier than 31 December 2006;
- Proof of completion of study conducted in English from one of the relevant countries as outlined in English Language Requirements - this may be in the form of an Academic Transcript or degree certificate.
- For Postdoctoral Research Applicants only – a letter from the host institution confirming the applicant’s English language ability is suitable for the proposed research program. This letter must be on the host institution’s official letterhead and signed by a senior officer.
Applicants should provide evidence of their university level study by providing academic transcripts and certificates as follows:
- Academic transcripts - Certified/attested copies of full academic transcripts showing the subjects and standard of pass for each. If the transcript is not in English, a certified/attested English translation must be provided. Do not include the academic transcript in the original language. Academic transcripts must be accompanied with the explanation of the marking system. Secondary school transcripts are not required.
- Degrees, Graduation certificates or diploma – Certified/attested copies of all university-level academic qualifications completed. Secondary school certificates are not required.
Applicants must provide documentation confirming their placement as follows:
- For applicants undertaking research towards a degree in Australia–a confirmation letter from the proposed supervisor or confirmation from the host institution regarding affiliation. This letter must be on official letterhead.
- For applicants undertaking postdoctoral research –a confirmation letter from the proposed supervisor or confirmation from the host institution regarding affiliation. This letter must be on official letterhead.
- Three Referees’ reports must be submitted on the form provided. The referee report form can be found on the online application system. One referee report must be from a supervisor, lecturer or course convenor who is familiar with the applicant’s recent academic performance. Other referees may include applicant’s employers, senior colleagues, and peers. Referee’s must not be a family member. Referee reports can be sent by the referee directly to DEEWR or returned to the applicant to be submitted with the other documentation.
To certify a document as a true copy, applicants should present the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Declarations, Student Administration Officer or other formally recognised authority in Australia. This official should sight both documents and certify with a stamp or a signature or both that the copy presented is a true copy of the original document. Note that the cost of any fees charged by officials for certification of documents must be borne by the applicant.
When submitting an online application, applicants should scan the certified true copies of their supporting documents (not the originals) and attach them as PDF or Word files.