Scholarship

Duncan McEachran Eales Research Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

29 May 2026

Applications close

28 Jul 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $39,375

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Duncan McEachran Eales Research Scholarship was established with a gift Duncan McEachran Eales and is offered to students enrolled in a higher degree by research in the field of telecommunications whether theoretical or practical.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a stipend with a rate of $11,250 per year for up to two years for students undertaking a masters by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The duration will be reduced by any study completed towards their course prior to receiving the scholarship.

Amount:

Up to $39,375

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate research degree with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering or its successor
  • Be undertaking research in fields related to communication systems
  • Have completed 1 year or less of their candidature.

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the student who is ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement and supporting documents.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the University's Graduate Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following year. In addition, students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and to provide 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:

Engineering

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Application

How to apply

You must submit an application and provide:

  • Personal statement outlining the theoretical or practical application of your research and its contribution to the field of telecommunications.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of support from supervisor
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Status:

Open for applications

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