Grants and Scholarships

The Save the Tasmanian Devil Program is the largest conservation program currently underway in Australia, and its research and management programs are significant world-callibre collaborations between the Tasmanian Government, the University of Tasmania and other leading research institutions.

Project grants and scholarships are funded from donations received through the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal via the Tasmanian Devil Research Advisory Committee, to support research and management programs that meet the key priority areas of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program ).

Applications are considered in two rounds each year:
• Round one closing date: 30 May
• Round two closing date: 30 October

Grants

Dr Eric Guiler Tasmanian Devil Research Grant: grants of up to $30 000 are available to assist with research costs for projects endorsed by the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis according to research priorities and as funding allows. Download an application form (PDF 30.7 KB).

Tasmanian Devil Management Project Grant: grants of up to $30 000 are available to assist with research costs for projects endorsed by the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis according to research priorities and as funding allows. These grants are under development and will be available shortly. Download an application form (PDF 30.7 KB).

Tasmanian Devil Community Project Grant: grants of up to $30 000 are available to assist with research costs for projects endorsed by the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis according to research priorities and as funding allows. These grants are under development and will be available shortly. Download an application form (PDF 30.7 KB).

Scholarships

Dr Eric Guiler Tasmanian Devil Honours Scholarship: Each Scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year of full-time study. The TDRAC may at its discretion award an additional amount of $2,000 towards research costs. Applications for honours projects should be submitted on the UTAS Tasmania Honours Scholarships Application form available at: www.scholarships.utas.edu.au

Tasmanian Devil Elite Scholarship: This scholarship may be awarded up to Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) level for up to 3 ½ years (currently $19,231) or as top up funding to another scholarship (eg. APA) with an additional discretionary contribution towards research costs. Applications for Elite scholarships should be submitted on the UTAS Elite Scholarships Application form available at: www.utas.edu.au/graduate-research/elite