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Fee waiver/discount
Contact Institution
Postgraduate
The University of Melbourne
1 per year (avg)
Amount: Up to AUD $52,500. The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of AUD $15,000 per year (full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years.
All International
Applicable to all genders
All types of delivery mode
Only selective applicants are considered
Full time
All intakes
Academic excellence
The Elma Cole Equine Research Scholarship was established with a gift from Elma Stuart Rees Cole and is offered to graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy – Science, are undertaking research in the field of equine health, and are experiencing financial need. Preference is given to graduate researchers undertaking research into the treatment of illnesses and injuries from which racehorses and quarter horses are prone to suffer.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of AUD $15,000 per year (full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years.
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
Have applied for and meet the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy – Science
Be undertaking research in the field of equine health
Students are shortlisted based on their
The scholarship is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application and entry score, and their financial need score. Preference will be given to graduate researchers undertaking research into the treatment of illnesses and injuries from which racehorses and quarter horses are prone to suffer if they are ranked in the top 75% of applicants. In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships received by graduate researchers will be taken into consideration.
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
You must submit the University Financial Assessment from and an application, and include:
Personal statement addressing the purpose of your research and your commitment to equine health
Curriculum vitae including leadership experience, publications or presentations related to your field of research
Statement of support from your supervisor