Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $8,000
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 Georgina Sweet Scholarship in Zoologywas established with a gift from Dr Georgina Sweet and is awarded to graduate researchers who are undertaking additional research in Zoology to expand their PhD project. Preference will be given to students in the second year of their PhD.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of around $8000 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $8,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy - Science in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Be undertaking an additional and substantial research project in the field of Zoology.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible student ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.
Preference will be given to second year Doctor of Philosophy - Science applicants, if ranked tenth or higher.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarship, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by students are considered.
Conditions
Students must agree to give permission for the University to provide their name and course details to 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:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A personal statment addressing the extend to which the additional research project will enhance the PhD thesis and improve future career prospects, and the likely output and significance of the research
- A reseach proposal
- A letter of support from your supervisor
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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