Grant

Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

2 Jan 2024

Applications close

1 Apr 2024

Benefit amount

Up to $5,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Future study, Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship supports support PhD students in Physics for travel, preferably overseas, to enhance their research program and research experience.

Benefits

A one-off payment of up to $5,000.

Amount:

Up to $5,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

Approximately 5

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be confirmed as a PhD candidate in the School of Physics
  • Provide a short statement of endorsement from your supervisor
  • Be undertaking travel for a research related purpose. If you are requesting conference funds, you must be presenting research results.

Note: Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.

Selection criteria

In determining the scholarship, the selection committee will consider:

  • The benefit of the proposed travel and impact on the student’s progress;
  • Student need, and whether any alternative funding sources are available.

The scholarship is made with preference for:

  • Students who have not previously traveled as part of their PhD program;
  • International travel.

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Future study, Current study

Study area:

Science

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Application

How to apply

  • Apply via the Application form linked below
  • The application should outline:
    • Supervisor Endorsement Letter
    • Details of Travel
    • Budget Details for the Travel
    • Personal Statement addressing the impact this travel will have on your study andyour thesis
Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

2 Jan 2024

Applications close:

1 Apr 2024

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

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