Mobility
UQ's international research mobility programs support and enhance your HDR by helping you to develop networks. International mobility ensures a circulation of skills and ideas and exposes you to new research perspectives.
Terms and conditions for all HDR travel
When you are planning any travel as part of your HDR program you must
- ensure you have read the UQ Travel Insurance Summary - Students.
- discuss with your school/institute your requirements for travel and complete the Travel Notification Form. It is important that your travel approver (Supervisor or Head of School) sends this on to insurance@uq.edu.au for your travel to be registered for insurance purposes. Questions about travel insurance should be directed to UQ Insurance at insurance@uq.edu.au.
- register your travel with International SoS.
If your proposed travel is deemed high risk, you may have to include a business case that can be escalated for approval. Your Principal Advisor is responsible for initiating this, but can contact their OHS-RISK officer in your school, institute or faculty if they need assistance.
Candidate Development Award
The Candidate Development Award (CDA) is an award focusing on the broader development skills of HDR students – skills which are transferable, cross-disciplinary, and professional. These skills will enhance employment opportunities after the degree.
The CDA supports development activities and associated travel costs for UQ HDR Students. Up to $5,000 is available, with justification.
Candidate Travel Award
The Candidate Travel Award (CTA) supports UQ Higher Degree Research Candidates to travel and conduct a period of research at specific overseas partner institutions Including the three below (Technical University of Munich, Emory University and University of Vienna).
The CTA can be used to cover development activities and associated travel costs for UQ HDR Students.
Up to $10,000 is available, with justification. The amount awarded will be considered against the duration of the visit.
QUEX Joint PhD
Students currently enrolled in the QUEX Joint PhD Program can find information relating to the travel component of their scholarship at the link below.