Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Apr 2026
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
Benefit amount
$89,000 - $155,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Ernst and Grace Matthaei Scholarship was established in 1982 with a bequest from Grace Moran Matthaei, and is offered to students undertaking research in the field of Optics or on problems logically allied with Optics, in particular in study or research in Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.
About the donor
Grace Moran Matthaei bequeathed her residuary estate to the University of Melbourne to establish the 'Ernst and Grace Matthaei Bequest.' Grace and her husband's wish was for the bequest to be applied to students who 'pursue senior postgraduate studies or research in the optical field or on problems logically allied with optics.'
Grace Moran Matthaei bequeathed her residuary estate to the University of Melbourne to establish the 'Ernst and Grace Matthaei Bequest.' Grace and her husband's wish was for the bequest to be applied to students who 'pursue senior postgraduate studies or research in the optical field or on problems logically allied with optics.'
Benefits
This scholarship provides:
- A living allowance of $44,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
- A relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
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Amount:
$89,000 - $155,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Have received an offer for a graduate research degree commencing in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Intend to undertake research in the field of Optics or on problems logically allied with Optics
- Have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
Selection criteria
This scholarship is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest based on their course entry score.
Preference is given to students undertaking research in Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Graduate Research Terms & Conditions (as amended).
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit an online application.
Applications usually open in May.
When will I know the outcome?
All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application via email by the end of January.
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