The candidate will be supervised by an academic supervisor/collaborator. Usually this will be the applicant's Phd supervisor or colleague from this academic unit, but this is not mandatory. They will also be expected to provide brief progress/milestone reports during the course of their work.

If required, candidates will be provided with:

• A desk
• Library access

The application will detail the anticipated research translation strategy and specific outputs as proposed by the candidate.  

One output must include a Research and Policy Brief, explaining the research problem; policy implications of the person’s doctoral research and potential for implementation; existing evidence base and any gaps; the research approach; key findings; broader implications for policy and practice; and priorities for further research. 

An honorarium of $10,000.

1. Relevance of candidate’s area of research to the Initiative’s mission, and or the identified themes of climate change in relation to the built environment, Indigenous land, management, or planning; or socially just cities and regions; 
   
   
2. A well-formed research translation proposal that can be delivered in 2-3 months
   
   
3. A clear vision of the research relevance in policy terms, identification of policy gaps and prior research/ policy traction  
   
   
4. Identification of an academic supervisor/collaborator and end-user collaborator/s. Note that support of the academic supervisor must be obtained prior to submitting the application, and evidence of this support included in the application. 

The HHURRI Advisory Board will determine awards under this scheme. The Board will make up to two awards under this scheme per year.

Applications for the Postdoctoral Urban Research Translation Scheme are open twice per year.

The first round will open in mid February 2026 and close on 30 May 2026.

The second round will open in mid August 2026 and close on 30 November 2026.

The Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative reserves the right not to offer an award if applications are not of sufficient merit.

Questions should be submitted via email to:  

Professor Nicole Gurran, Director, Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative
Email: nicole.gurran@sydney.edu.au

Applications should be submitted via email to:  

Jacqueline Tyrrell, PhD Candidate 
Project Support Officer, Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative
Email: jacqueline.tyrrell@sydney.edu.au