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
The Jean Laby Women in Physics Travel Awards support travel to enhance the research program of two women PhD students per year.
Benefits
A one-off payment of up to $5,000. Two scholarships are available per year - one on the basis of academic merit, and the other on the basis of gender equity.
Amount:
Up to $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
Approximately 2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this award, you must:
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be confirmed as a PhD candidate in the School of Physics
- Identify as women
- 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:
- Academic merit
- Gender equity
Preference is given to students who have primary care responsibilities, or other compelling circumstances, and to students in their first or second year of PhD.
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
Apply via the Application form linked below by the due date.
The application should outline:
- Supervisors Endorsement
- Travel Details
- Impact this travel will have on your study and your thesis
- Personal Statement addressing how you may benefit from this scholarship
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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