Research Grants and Scholarships

As part of our commitment to driving professionalism in public sector management, IPAA Queensland offers research scholarships and grants. In undertaking and supporting research, IPAA Queensland partners with universities, government departments and other organisations which similarly recognise the importance of research in improving public practice.

Research scholarships
IPAA Queensland partners with universities to co-sponsor relevant and practical research undertaken by Higher Research Degree students (Masters or PhD) within the field of public management.

Currently, IPAA Queensland is partnered with the Queensland University of Technology to co-fund research into graduate attraction and retention within the Queensland public sector.
This is a topical issue which reviews why graduates choose public sector employment, how they experience the transition from study to working in the public sector and what would encourage them to stay in the sector.

Scholarships are offered on an ad-hoc basis and there are no scholarships available at this time. Please email research@qld.ipaa.org.au to find out when the next scholarship round will be offered.

Research grants
IPAA Queensland offers research grants, up to the value of $5,000, to those undertaking interesting and cutting-edge research within the public sector realm. Research grants are one-off payments designed to assist with the costs associated with research. To find out how to apply for a research grant please email research@qld.ipaa.org.au

Research scholarship and grant topics
As part of IPAA Queensland’s commitment to providing relevant research, grants and scholarships are for research which aligns with IPAA Queensland’s priority topics. These are:

  • Workforce issues
  • Inter and intra governmental collaboration
  • Emergent short and long term ‘big ticket’ items
  • Developing better practice through innovative perspectives
  • Getting to the ‘heart’ of the issue – affirming the public sector’s role in society.

For more information on research scholarships and grants please email research@qld.ipaa.org.au