Professor Nanson Prize

The Professor Nanson Prize is offered to talented students who have completed the Master of Mathematics and Statistics with a substantial research component that significantly aligns to the discipline of Pure or Applied Mathematics.

Application type

No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

$100 - $500

Applicable study areas

Sciences and mathematics

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

      To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

    • Have completed the research training program in the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) at the University of Melbourne.
    • Have completed the Research Project Component of the masters degree on a subject in Pure or Applied Mathematics
    • A period less than 7 years must not have passed from matriculation. Students who have already received the prize will not be considered.

    Selection criteria

    The prize will be offered to the student who is ranked highest by the selection panel based on the marks for the research component and on the statement from the thesis examiners commenting on the qualities of the research component, such as mastery of the subject, contribution to the field of Mathematics or Statistics, and quality of the presentation of their research.

    When determining the successful candidate for this this award, other awards received by candidates are considered

What are the benefits?

A single payment of up to $500.

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