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Indigenous Conference Bursary


Applications close on the 15th of June, 2026.

Purpose
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) is committed to increasing Indigenous participation in its annual conference. The Indigenous Conference Bursary aims to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander members by providing financial assistance for travel and accommodation expenses to attend and present at our annual conferences. This bursary was introduced in 2025.

Click here for the 2026 Indigenous Conference Bursary form
 
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
  • Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
  • Be a current member of TASA.
  • Have an accepted abstract for presentation (oral or poster) at TASA 2026.
  • Demonstrate financial need and/or geographical disadvantage (e.g., applicants from remote or regional areas will be prioritised).
Bursary Inclusions
The bursary may cover the following expenses:
  • Travel costs (e.g., flights, train, or fuel for long-distance driving).
  • Accommodation expenses during the conference period.
  • Other costs associated with conference attendance (e.g., per diem for meals if required).

Note: The bursary does not cover the cost of social events, which will need to be paid for by the recipient.

Application Process
1. Online Application: Complete the Indigenous Conference Bursary application form, available via the orange button above.

2. Statement of Need: Provide a brief statement (max 300 words) outlining:
o Your need for financial assistance.
o How attending TASA’s Conference will benefit your academic and/or professional development.

The following Selection Criteria will be taken into consideration:
• Significance of research to Congress theme 25
• Contribution research will make to Australian sociology 25
• Location/distance from conference venue 20
• Financial hardship and/or care responsibilities (where this impacts on capacity to pay for conference attendance) 20
• Commitment to TASA (eg years of membership) 10

3. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the 15 of June.

4. Selection Process
• Applications will be reviewed by a panel, including members of TASA’s Indigenous Sociology Portfolio.
• Selection will be based on eligibility, financial need, and contribution to the conference program.
• Successful applicants will be notified by May 26th.
Bursary Conditions
• Recipients must attend and present at the conference.
• If circumstances change and attendance is no longer possible, recipients must notify TASA immediately so funds can be reallocated.
• Recipients may be asked to provide a short reflection on their conference experience for TASA communications.
• Indigenous members may also apply for other TASA conference bursaries (e.g., Postgraduate, Carers, Accessibility), but only one bursary can be awarded per applicant.

For any questions, please contact Sally Daly in TASA Admin: admin@tasa.org.au 

The recipients of the bursary will receive:
  • Registration for TASA 2026
  • Up to AU$1000 in travel funding
Note, you can apply for a conference bursary if you reside in Queensland and, if awarded, you would receive a complimentary registration.

We look forward to supporting Indigenous participation at TASA 2026!
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Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria

Those eligible for consideration of the bursary must meet the following criteria:

  • Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
  • Be a current member of TASA.
  • Have an accepted abstract for presentation (oral or poster) at TASA 2026.
  • Demonstrate financial need and/or geographical disadvantage (e.g., applicants from remote or regional areas will be prioritised).
  • Applicant agrees to submit a brief report (can opt out) on their research, their conference experience and what receiving the bursary meant to their studies, to be published in Nexus/TASA blog if awarded a bursary.

The following Selection Criteria will be taken into consideration:

Significance of research to Conference theme 25
Contribution research will make to Australian sociology 25
Location/distance from conference venue 20
Financial hardship and/or care responsibilities (where this impacts on capacity to pay for conference attendance) 20
Commitment to TASA (eg years of membership) 10
 

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Selection panel
Selection panel
Selection panel will normally consist of the Indigenous Team and the Conference Convener. 

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Application procedure - nomination form
Application procedure - nomination form
  • Applications must be made using the application form (see orange button at the top of this webpage).
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome in enough time for those nominees who were not successful to still register for the Conference in time to be included in the program and access the ‘Early Bird’ rate.
  • The decision of the review panel is final and no further discussions will be entered into.
  • Indigenous conference bursary recipients will have the payment of their Conference registration made by TASA Admin.
  • Indigenous conference bursary recipients may also be reimbursed for travel costs up to the value set based on their location. Travel funding is dependent upon where the recipient resides and the location of the Conference, see Prize heading above. One claim may be made for each bursary recipient and must include receipts. Expenses may be claimed before or within 10 days after the conference, as long as receipts are provided for all expenses being claimed. Please note: you will need to take out travel insurance (usually under AU $20 - $40) if you would like to be reimbursed before the Conference. You can include the cost of travel insurance in your claim. Please email Sally at TASA Admin (admin@tasa.org.au) to request a claim form, if you don't have one. 

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Recipients
Recipients


2025

  • Madi Day



2011 PG conference scholarship winners
2011 Scholarship winners with Deb King, the then TASA President, in the middle (from L to R) Shawna Tang, Theresa Sauter, Deb King, Edwin Sayes and Mohammed Salehin.


Awards, Prizes & Funding




The Australian Sociological Association - TASA