Baillieu Research Scholarship

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne and have at least 12 months (full-time equivalent) of candidature remaining
• undertake graduate research in medicine, law, commerce, economics or architecture
• intend to study as a full-time student
• have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
• not have previously received a graduate research scholarship with similar benefits

Selection criteria

Eligible candidates are selected on the basis of academic merit and other factors relevant to the proposed research, such as professional experience, refereed publications, or specialist medical qualifications.

Preference is given to lineal descendants of Australian soldiers (including members of the Australian Army Medical Corps Nursing Service) and sailors killed, blinded or permanently incapacitated (ie incapacitated for life to such an extent as to be prevented from earning a normal wage) while engaged in war service, with priority being given to World War I service.

Conditions

• This scholarship is subject to the Graduate Research Scholarships Terms & Conditions (as amended).
• Commencement of the scholarship can be deferred to a following year.
• You must acknowledge the contribution of this scholarship in any published or produced material which relate to the research project for which the scholarship was awarded.
• You must provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship and give permission for the University to provide the report, your name and course details to the donor.