The Faculty of Business and Law (QUT), in partnership with the Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR), is offering four bursaries to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health executives, leaders, and PhD/ MPhil candidates to attend the 5th International Conference on Assisted Dying and Other End-of-Life Care (ICEL5). This is the leading international conference on assisted dying law, ethics, policy, and practice.
These bursaries align with QUT’s Indigenous Australian Research Strategy, aiming to strengthen our engagement with Indigenous Australian communities and support Indigenous Australian research excellence. We encourage applicants who are interested in building research relationships with QUT, in particular in the areas of assisted dying law, ethics, policy, and practice.
What the bursary includes
- Full conference registration, including the Welcome Drinks and Conference Dinner (see registration details at the Conference website).
- Additional support of up to $1,000 for those travelling more than 120 km to attend the conference.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Live in Australia;
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- Be a health executive, health leader, or PhD/MPhil candidate in a field related to the conference.
Applications will be assessed based on the alignment between the conference and your work/study area.
How to apply
Please submit a brief expression of interest (written or video, no more than one page or 3 minutes) that includes:
- A short description of who you are (your role and area of work or study) and how attending this conference will support your work/study.
- How this bursary would support your attendance and participation at ICEL5.
- Whether you are applying for additional travel support (for applicants 120 km or more from the venue).
- A letter of support from your organisation (CEO or Chair) or PhD/MPhil supervisor.
· For executive health leaders/professionals: This letter of support should confirm your suitability for the bursary
· For PhD/MPhil candidates: This letter of support should include confirmation that you meet your institution’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent or confirm that you are able to provide documents (on request) in accordance with QUT’s policy.
Applications and any questions about the bursaries can be emailed to Jessica Setefano at j.setefano@hdr.qut.edu.au by 5pm AEST on Friday 9th January 2026.
This initiative is proudly supported by the Faculty of Business and Law and ACHLR and is part of our broader commitment to promoting Indigenous-led research, leadership, and voice in health, law, and end-of-life care.
For any questions or further information, please contact Jessica Setefano at the Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) by email.