2025 The AHRI Scholarship Recipient
Dr John Chan MAHRI
Managing Director
Infinite Potential
The AHRI Scholarship will support John in his work on mitigating loneliness in the workplace. An Industrial/Organisational Psychologist, John was selected as the AHRI Scholarship winner due to this innovative and important proposal, as well as his extensive experience in organisational sustainability, talent management and change leadership.
“This inspiring scholarship is a key component of a $250,000 investment by AHRI into the HR profession.
The Scholarship underlines the AHRI Board’s commitment to investing in the profession and provides a pathway to fostering the growth of individual HR professionals and the overall development of the profession.”
The AHRI scholarship is a grant awarded over a 12-month period to an individual to undertake a self-directed project that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the HR profession. It supports initiatives that explore emerging or critical areas of HR practice, with the aim of enriching the profession’s body of knowledge. Grant funding may support activities in the development of:
- A formal study program such as a dissertation or thesis, to be completed within one year
- Independent research and the development of a publishable paper or report The design and testing of a practical model, framework, or tool for HR practice
- Development of resources, guidelines, or case studies to support HR practitioners
- Pilot projects that trial new approaches or interventions in workplace settings
This opportunity is ideal for HR professionals who are passionate about driving innovation, deepening understanding, or addressing key challenges within the HR field. At the completion of their project, the scholarship recipient will be invited to present findings to the HR community through appropriate agreed AHRI channels.
Prize
Up to $15,000 AUD will be awarded to one successful applicant
Eligibility
- Professional AHRI membership status at MAHRI level or higher
Application
Complex or lengthy submission are not required as primary interest lies in the potential outcomes of the proposed activity, both for the applicant and the broader HR profession.
Submissions should include:
- An overview of the applicant
- A description of the proposed activity
- A summary of how the funding will be utilised; please refer to Terms and Conditions for ineligible activities
- An outline of the anticipated outcomes for both the applicant and the HR profession
