Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 May 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $144,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The John Landman PhD Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving graduate researchers who are enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy undertaking research relevant to eye health. Preference is given to graduate researchers who are experiencing financial difficulties.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend of $39,500 per year (2026 full-time student rate) for up to 3.5 years. The stipend may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parenting and partner leave.
Amount:
Up to $144,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have an offer, or be enrolled in, the Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Be undertaking research in a field of study related to eye health
- Not hold a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (Stipend) or a Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application and, if applicable, financial assessment score.
Preference will be given to candidates with the highest financial assessment score if ranked third or higher.
Conditions
The scholarship is subject to the MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following academic year. In addition, recipients must provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship and give permission for the University to shar their name, the name of their course and the report with the donor.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
You must submit a University Financial Assessment form and a separate faculty application.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application 6 - 8 weeks after the closing of applications.
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