Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 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 Megan Klemm Postgraduate Research Award is supported by the Melbourne Botany Foundation and is offered to graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Botany.
Benefits
This award provides a one-off payment of $5000.
Amount:
Up to $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Botany within the School of BioSciences.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application and entry score.
In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes from the University of Melbourne received by students are considered.
Conditions
Recipients must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
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 which includes a personal statement addressing your reasons for applying for the award and how the funds will assist you in your research.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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