MDHS Indigenous Research Training Support Scheme

This scholarship, worth up to $10,000, supports Indigenous postgraduate research students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Applications open

27 May 2019

Applications closed

7 Jun 2019

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $10,000

Applicable study areas

Medicine, dentistry, health and welfare

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 2

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

    • be an Indigenous Australian student
    • be enrolled in a research higher degree of the University of Melbourne, and at an academic unit of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
    • have at least 12 months full-time or part-time equivalent candidature remaining

    Selection criteria

    Eligible applicants will be assessed on

    • academic merit, as demonstrated by previous academic achievement
    • demonstrated financial need
    • likely success in completing the proposed course of study
    • strength of supporting documentation

    This scholarship is subject to the MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships Terms and Conditions.

  • Application process

    This scheme is currently closed for applications.

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome within five weeks from the application closing date.

What are the benefits?

A fortnightly allowance of approximately $10,000 per year (pro rata) for up to 1 year.

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