Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for automatic consideration
Benefit amount
$1,001 - $5,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Michael Webber Doctoral Prize in Geography is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Science, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Geography, to a student or students undertaking a PhD in geography at the University to support field work or travel associated with their PhD.
About the donor
The Michael Webber Doctoral Prize was established in 2013 by Professor Ruth Fincher to commemorate the visionary leadership of Professor Michael Webber BA (Cantab), PhD (ANU). Professor Webber is an economic geographer who was chair in geography from 1985 to 2003, and head of department during 1986-1990 and again from 1994-1996. The prize was established to financially support any field work or travel associated with your PhD.
Benefits
A one-off payment of up to $5000 made early in the candidature. On an event of a tie the funds will be split equally.
Amount:
$1,001 - $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
Approximately 2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this prize, you must be a PhD student undertaking research in geography
Selection criteria
Selection for this scholarship is based on merit of the research proposal presented at their PhD confirmation.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Science
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