Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
9 Apr 2026
Applications close
8 May 2026
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Iain Charles Medgett Postgraduate Student Travel Award is established by Mrs Catherine Medgett in memory of her son, Dr Iain Medgett. Dr Medgett graduated from the University with the degrees of Bachelor of Science with Honours in 1977 and Doctor of Philosophy in 1979.
Benefits
This award valued at approximately $1,000.
The value of each award is determined by the Council on the recommendation of the committee having regard to the travel expenses of each recipient.
Duration:
One-off
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled full time student in either a Research Higher Degree (MPhil and PhD) or Master of Biomedical Science (MC-BMEDSC)), currently enrolled through the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
- Use the scholarship in the same year it is awarded. If the applicant is unable to attend scientific meeting, conference or short course, then the scholarship will be withdrawn.
- Only apply for one scientific meeting, conference or short course at a time.
Students can reapply for the scholarship, even if they have previously received financial support
Selection criteria
Awards are made based on the benefit to the student by attending the proposed meeting or course of study.
Conditions
Recipients must:
- Use the scholarship in the same year it is awarded. If the applicant is unable to attend scientific meeting, conference or short course, then the scholarship will be withdrawn.
- provide the department with a report of the meeting attended or course of study undertaken as soon as practicable after their return.
Study level:
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Health
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
Students must complete an online application form before closing date.
Contact
Please contact biomedsci-gradstudent@unimelb.edu.au
Status:
Not open yet
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