The Robert James Brown PhD Scholarship (2026-2027)

This scholarship is made possible by a generous bequest from The Reverend Dr Robert James Brown (1946-2013), a Uniting Church minister, and is established to assist a candidate from the Uniting Church tradition to undertake higher degree by research study at the University of Divinity.

The scholarship fully covers the recipient’s tuition fees for PhD study at the University of Divinity. The scholarship is available for a maximum of two years (regardless of full-time or part-time status).

Criteria

1. This scholarship is for a candidate who is either;

• A student or past student of Pilgrim Theological College,
• A student or past student of another theological college affiliated with the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA),
• A candidate for ministry in the UCA, or
• An ordained minister in the UCA.

2. The candidate must be accepted for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Divinity.

3. The candidate must nominate Pilgrim Theological College as their home College.

4. The candidate must have the capacity to make a contribution to theological scholarship and education in Australia and/or the Asia-Pacific region.

5. Preference may be given to candidates who are intending to study full-time.

How to apply

Applicants must complete a Doctor of Philosophy application form and submit this to the School of Graduate Research together with a statement of up to 500 words on their capacity to contribute to the future of theological scholarship and education in Australia and/or the Asia-Pacific region.

Candidates who have already commenced a PhD should submit their most recent research proposal together with a statement of up to 500 words on their capacity to contribute to the future of theological scholarship and education in Australia and/or the Asia-Pacific region.

Closing Date

Applications will be considered again on 20^th July 2026.

Enquiries

Professor Liz Boase, Dean of the School of Graduate Research | lboase@divinity.edu.au

Pilgrim Theological College

Pilgrim Theological College is a college of the University of Divinity from the Uniting Church tradition, based in Melbourne, Victoria.