Grant

D. C. Blood Prize

Application is required. Check eligibility

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

26 Jan 2026

Applications close

31 Mar 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $2,500

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The D.C. Blood Prize was established with a gift from the Blood family and is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate research degree with the Melbourne Veterinary School for undertaking travel for the purpose of presenting their research at a conference.

Benefits

This prize provides a one-off payment of approximately $2500.

Amount:

Up to $2,500

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

Approximately 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this prize, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Melbourne Veterinary School and have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature
  • Be enrolled at the time of the proposed travel and not have submitted your thesis or be on a leave of absence.

Selection criteria

The award is offered to the student who are ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement and letter of endorsement from their supervisor. When determining the successful candidate for this prize, other awards received by candidates are considered.

Conditions

Students must undertake the proposed travel. In addition, students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Agricultural and veterinary sciences

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Application

How to apply

You must submit an application and provide:

  • A statement outlining the benefits of the proposed travel for your research and future aspirations
  • Details of the proposed travel, including purpose of travel, itinerary, and cost estimates
  • Letter of endorsement from your supervisor or head of school
  • Evidence of accepted conference presentation

When will I know the outcome?

  • Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
  • Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
  • Future Rounds - TBC
Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

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