Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $1,500
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 FH Drummond Travel Award was established with a gift from Mrs Margaret Drummond in memory of her late husband Frank Harvey Drummond and is awarded to graduate researchers who are enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy - Science in the field of Zoology and are undertaking overseas travel for research participation or conference attendance as part of their degree.
Benefits
This award provides a one-off payment of approximately $1500 (depending on the annual income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $1,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy - Science in the year for which the award is awarded, and be undertaking research in the field of Zoology.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their overall application.
Conditions
Graduate researchers must:
- Undertake the travel for which the award was provided
- 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:
- Personal statement addressing how the travel will benefit your research
- Statement of support from your supervisor
- Evidence of acceptance at an overseas institution or conference registration.
Note: Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.
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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