Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $6,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The David Ashton Scholarship is supported by the Melbourne Botany Foundation and is offered to high-achieving graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science and undertaking research in the field of Botany.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $6000 (depending on the annual income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $6,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science and be undertaking research in Botany in the School of Biosciences (or its successor)
- Have achieved academic results at Honours 2A level or above (or equivalent).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.
Conditions
Recipients must 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:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A research proposal
- A personal statement addressing the likely output and significance of your research in the field of Botany
- Curriculum vitae including qualifications, work experience, awards, publications or presentations related to your field of research.
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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