2026 APRA and RBA Brian Gray Scholarship Program
🔍 Australia
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- 3 days ago Post Date
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- APR1888 Requisition #
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Reserve Bank of Australia joint scholarship program
- Up to four scholarships awarded
- Scholarship recipient to receive $15,000
- Open to final year full-time Honours and PhD students in finance, economics, actuarial science, econometrics, statistics and related disciplines or topics
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) established the Brian Gray Scholarship program in memory of Brian Gray, who passed away in 2001 while serving as Executive General Manager of APRA’s Policy, Research and Consulting Division.
The Brian Gray Scholarship program funds up to four scholarships annually, to the value of $15,000 each. The scholarship purpose is to support final year Honours and PhD students in finance, economics, commerce, actuarial science, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, data science, legal or related disciplines, who intend to focus full time on their studies and research.
Eligible subject areas include: banking, insurance, and superannuation, particularly the prudential supervision and financial soundness of these industries, as well as econometrics and statistical studies. In addition, research areas may consider the broader economic environment relevant to the RBA.
Under this Scholarship program, the recipients will be full-time students and devote a substantial amount of time to an agreed research topic and present their findings to APRA upon completion of their research.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide the following information:
Resume
Academic transcript
Written references (two required)
Applications close Friday 10 April.
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.
APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.
APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.
To apply, please visit our Careers Page at www.apra.gov.au. For further information or assistance, please email talent@apra.gov.au. Please do not apply to this email address.