A one-day masterclass for Indigenous PhD scholars
The interactive program combines keynote speakers, a panel, and participant lightning presentations. Together, these sessions will create space to share ideas, hear different perspectives and strengthen your presentation skills.
This year's Masterclass will focus on what it means to find your place as a graduate researcher engaging in scholarship across two worlds with often misaligned expectations.
Masterclass details
The Masterclass runs the day before the Lowitja Institute’s 5th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference, giving participants an opportunity to connect and continue conversations as the conference begins.
Find out more about the 2027 Lowitja Institute Conference
WHEN Monday 7 June 2027 | WHERE Garramilla (Darwin), Larrakia Country | COST Free to attend |
Applications
Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 6 November 2026
Apply for your place at the 2027 Poche PhD Masterclass and request bursary support here.
Bursaries available
Four types of bursary support are available, with limited places across each. A full bursary covers registration, travel and accommodation. Other bursaries cover Lowitja Institute Conference registration, travel or accommodation.
Eligibility
- You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander PhD student.
- You agree to sign up to the Poche Newsletter.
- You are a current member of, or will apply to become a member of, both the Lowitja Institute and the OCHRe Network.
Key Dates
14 September 2026 - Applications open
6 November 2026 - Applications close
11 December 2026 - Outcomes advised
7 June 2027 - PhD Masterclass
Ready to apply or need more info?
One form covers your application for your place at the Masterclass and request for bursary support. Apply here
For more information, please contact Sara
Delivered in partnership
Facilitated by the Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Funded and supported through the Our Collaborations in Health Research (OCHRe) Network and the Lowitja Institute
