Fees

Award value

A$39,500.00 (US$ 26,031)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

31 October 2026

Fees

Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

The University of Melbourne

Number of awards

1 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Stipend

More details on the scholarship

This scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of $39,500 per year (2026 pro-rata full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

Benefits

This scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of AUD $39,500 per year (2026 pro-rata full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years. The stipend may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parenting and partner leave.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Have received an offer for the Doctor of Philosophy – Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences commencing in the year for which the scholarship is awarded

Be undertaking a research project within the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology in the discipline of Biochemistry.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the eligible students(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their faculty scholarship score. Preference will be given to domestic candidates who have completed an Honours degree or the Master of Biomedical Science at the University of Melbourne. In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by candidates are considered.

How to apply

Application process

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Students are automatically considered, if they have applied for admission for commencement in the award year.

Application deadline

31 October 2026

Contact Institution

Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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