Prize

Michael Webber Doctoral Prize in Geography

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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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