Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Benefit amount
Up to $35,000
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 Merlie Ivy Merchant Veterinary Research Scholarship was established with a gift from Merlie Ivy Merchant and is offered to students who are enrolling in the Doctor of Philosophy - Veterinary Science and undertaking veterinary research, and identify as a woman or non-binary.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of $10,000 per year (full-time student rate) for 3.5 years.
Amount:
Up to $35,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered, you must:
- Be enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy – Veterinary Science
- Not be undertaking research into in vitro fertilisation or genetic engineering or cloning technology or animal organs transplanted into humans or similar activities
- Identify as a woman (cis-gender or trans woman) or non-binary
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application. When determining the successful candidate for this award, other awards received by candidates are considered.
Conditions
Students must:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress during their candidature
- 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
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- Personal statement addressing the purpose of their research and their commitment to your field of research
- Curriculum vitae including leadership experience, publications or presentations related to your field of research
- Statement of support from your supervisor.
Status:
Not open yet
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