Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
4 Aug 2026
Applications close
30 Sep 2026
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
The Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships is offered to support candidates with travel expenses to enhance their research.
Preference is made for students who have not previously travelled as part of their PhD program or are undertaking international travel.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a one-off payment of up to $5,000.
Amount:
Up to $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
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.
Note: Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.
Preference is made for students who have not previously travelled as part of their PhD program or are undertaking international travel.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest based on their application.
Conditions
- Funding can be requested and awarded in either one or multiple rounds. However the total amount awarded during your candidature is capped.
- The funding cap is $5000 for a student confirmed in 2026. The funding cap is indexed according to your year of candidature.
- Funds must be spent within a year of award, and within one month of completion of the funded activity, recipients must submit a one page report which summarises the activity, benefit, and confirms how the funds were spent.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- 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
When will I know the outcome?
For indicative outcome release timeframes, please refer to the Faculty of Science Scholarship Application Resources page.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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