Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
11 May 2026
Applications close
6 Jul 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,300
Eligible study level
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Margaret Cohan Research Scholarship is offered to Honours or graduate criminology or psychology students undertaking travel for research into child abuse.
About the donor
In 2011, Margaret Anne Cohan left a gift in her will to the University of Melbourne's Criminology and Psychology programs to support a research scholarship. This resulted in the Margaret Cohan Research Scholarship which annually supports an Honours or graduate student enrolled in either discipline of Criminology or Psychology, who is undertaking research into child abuse.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $2300 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $2,300
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Honours, graduate coursework or graduate research student enrolled in the discipline of Criminology or Psychology
- Be undertaking research into child abuse
Selection criteria
The scholarship will be offered to the student(s) who demonstrates:
- The positive impact of the award to their intended research and research activities
- The quality and feasibility of the research into child abuse
- Academic merit
- The skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed research as evidenced by the application
Conditions
Recipients are required to:
- Accept the award online within 21 days
- Submit the relevant travel documents if using the scholarship for travel
- Submit a final report
Study level:
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Arts, humanities and social sciences; Health; Law
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You myst submit an online application and include:
- A summary of proposed travel, if relevant
- A 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your research, and outlining how the support is important to your academic work
- An indicative budget
- At least one academic reference
- A current statement of results
- Any other information to support your application that may assist the committee in making its decision.
For further queries contact: Faculty of Arts - Scholarships and Prizes
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.
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Recipient feedback
The Margaret Cohan Research Scholarship helped my PhD research progress by enabling me to broaden my skills and exposing me to networking opportunities. The scholarship has enabled me to build research skills that are essential for my progress and development as a researcher.
Priscilla Savopoulos
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