Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
14 Apr 2025
Applications close
27 Jun 2025
Benefit amount
Up to $138,250
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Melville Hughes Scholarship was established with a gift from an anonymous donor and is offered to graduate researchers who are undertaking research in the field of surgical studies.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of $39,500 per year (2026 full-time student rate) for 3.5 years. The stipend may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parenting and partner leave.
Amount:
Up to $138,250
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have received an offer for the Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine and undertaking research in the field of surgical studies in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Have completed a degree in medicine
- Be undertaking advanced training programs in surgery or have completed surgical training
- Have been born in Victoria or have parents who were born in Victoria
- Not hold a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (Stipend) or a Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.
Conditions
This 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 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 students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A summary of your research that demonstrates how it meets the scholarship eligibility criteria
- A personal statement addressing how the proposed research training will contribute to your career aspirations.
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.
Status:
Not open yet
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Year Recipient 2017 Dr Simon Julian Maciburko, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2016 Dr Catherine Gah Yeng Ngan, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2015 Dr Syma Iqbal, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2014 Dr Matthew Read, The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology 2012 Dr Matthew Read, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2010 Miss Jacqueline Giummarra, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences 2008 Dr Benjamin Namdarian, Department of Surgery - Royal Melbourne Hospital 2007 Dr Sze Lee, Department of Medicine - Austin Health 2006 Dr Bradley Newell, Department of Surgery - Austin Health
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