University of Melbourne

MVS Travel Award Scheme

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

2 Jan 2024

Applications close

30 Nov 2024

Benefit amount

Up to $3,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This award supports graduate research students in the Melbourne Veterinary School undertaking travel to attend conferences, fieldwork, etc. as part of a Study Away request.

Benefits

Up to $3000 for travel to attend conferences, fieldwork, etc. as part of a Study Away request.

Amount:

Up to $3,000

Duration:

One-off

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, you must:

  • be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Melbourne Veterinary School at the University of Melbourne
  • be enrolled at the time of proposed travel. Travel during leave of absence or after thesis submission will not be supported.
  • be confirmed in your candidature.

Please note:

To be considered for this award, you must:

  • Graduate researchers may receive one MVS-TAS grant during their candidature.
  • Graduate researchers who receive research support funding through the Veterinary Hospital are not eligible for funds from MVS-TAS.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed by a subcommittee consisting of one member of the MVS R&RTC and the MVS Director Graduate Research

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Agricultural and veterinary sciences

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Application

How to apply

Please note:

  • you must submit evidence of your conference presentation/poster, lab visit or internship with your application or it will not be considered. Emails will suffice.

*It is required to apply for Study Away with the MVS Travel Award Scheme application. Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.

When will I know the outcome?

The Faculty of Science will notify all applicants.

Submit an application

Status:

Open for applications

Applications open:

2 Jan 2024

Applications close:

30 Nov 2024

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