Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
19 Jan 2026
Applications close
20 Nov 2026
Benefit amount
$3,000 - $5,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Faculty of Science Postgraduate Writing-Up Award is offered to PhD and MPhil graduate researchers enrolled through the Faculty of Science once their thesis has been submitted.
Benefits
This award provides a $5000 stipend paid over three months. Applicants who apply with less than two manuscripts may be considered for a lesser amount.
- Submission within 3 years and 6 months (3Y6M): The student will be eligible for the PGWUA at the 2026 rate, with funding fully covered by the Faculty
- Submission between 3Y6M and 3 years and 9 months* (3Y9M): The student will still be eligible for the PGWUA at the same rate, but the funding will be split - 50% from the School/supervisor and 50% from the Faculty
Applicants will be required to secure funding prior to submitting their application.
Amount:
$3,000 - $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Have submitted your PhD/MPhil thesis for examination and be awaiting the examination result
- Not have been awarded a similar award
- Not undertake full-time or substantial regular part-time employment during the tenure of the award (>20 hours/week)
- Have submitted your thesis within three years and nine months* (FTE) candidature period, or one year and 10 months (FTE) for MPhil.
*in 2027, students will need to submit within 3Y8M to qualify.
International graduate researchers must commit to spending at least 66 percent of their time in Melbourne during the writing up of articles. Graduate researchers returning to their home country following submission of their thesis are not eligible to apply.
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Conditions
Successful applicants will need to complete a final report, accessible below.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Science
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