Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications close
31 Oct 2017
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
This scholarship was established in 1913 with a donation from William Harbison in memory of George Higinbotham, and is available to high achieving students undertaking research in the area of history, economics, politics, administration, government or sociology.
About the donor
William Harbison, through the administrators of his estate, donated a sum to the University of Melbourne. Prior to his death Mr Harbison, a timber merchant, had expressed his intention of founding a scholarship in the University in memory of George Higinbotham, a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria. The 'Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship' was established for high-achieving students undertaking graduate research study.
William Harbison, through the administrators of his estate, donated a sum to the University of Melbourne. Prior to his death Mr Harbison, a timber merchant, had expressed his intention of founding a scholarship in the University in memory of George Higinbotham, a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria. The 'Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship' was established for high-achieving students undertaking graduate research study.
Benefits
The Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship is jointly awarded with the A.O. Capell Scholarship and together provide:
- 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.
- 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:
10
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
- undertake research in the area of history, economics, politics, administration, government or sociology.
- have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
- not have previously received a graduate research scholarship with similar benefits
Selection criteria
The scholarship rotates between research areas and is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest based on their course entry score.
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:
Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics
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How to apply
If you have applied for admission to a graduate research degree by 31 October for commencement in the following year, you will be automatically considered for thid scholarships.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application via email by the end of January.
Status:
Not open yet
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