Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $5,000
Eligible study level
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Amos-Macmillan Invertebrate Award was established by the Native Australian Animals Trust and is awarded to students to support research into Native Australian invertebrates.
Benefits
This award provides a one-off payment of $5000.
Amount:
Up to $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours), Master of Science, or Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science and be undertaking research into Australian invertebrates.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application and course entry score.
Conditions
Students must:
- Agree to acknowledge the funding source in their research outputs
- Agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Science
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A personal statement addressing the purpose of and commitment to your research project
- Evidence of endorsement from supervisor.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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