Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
25 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $1,800
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The R.S. Fox Forestry Bursary is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate research degree with the Faculty of Science, are undertaking research in the field of Forest Ecosystem Science and are experiencing financial need.
Benefits
The bursary provides a one-off payment of approximately $1800.
Amount:
Up to $1,800
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Master of Philosophy – Science or Doctor of Philosophy – Science (or their successors) and be undertaking research in the field of Forest Ecosystem Science
- Meet the requirements for confirmation in your degree
- Apply prior to completion of 36 months of candidature
Selection criteria
The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection committee based on overall level of financial need.
Conditions
Students must be enrolled and cannot defer the bursary to the following year.
Study level:
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit a Student Financial Assessment form and apply for the the R.S. Fox Forestry Bursaries online by the due date.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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