Randal and Louisa Alcock Scholarships

This scholarship was established with a bequest from Randal James Alcock at a value of approximately $2,861 for one year. The scholarship is awarded to students undertaking a graduate research degree and who intend to undertake research into the causes, prevention and cure of human disease in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Applications open

1 Sep 2019

Applications closed

31 Oct 2019

Application type

Application required, or
Automatic consideration
How to apply

Benefit type

Annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $2,861

Applicable study areas

Medicine, dentistry, health and welfare

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

    • be an outstanding graduate research applicant, or be currently enrolled as a graduate researcher, in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
    • satisfy the Faculty's entry requirements for PhD

    Selection criteria

    The selection committee will assess applicants for the scholarship based on academic merit, faculty scholarship score, demonstrated skill in the relevant research area, career aspiration and the terms and conditions of the trust.

    Students will be required to provide an application form, academic transcripts, faculty scholarship score, project proposal, CV and referee reports.

    See the full MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships Terms and Conditions.

  • Application process

    Commencing students will be automatically considered.

    Continuing students must complete an online application for Graduate Research Scholarships.

    Recipients of trust-funded scholarships are required to reapply by 31 October each year or their scholarship funding will cease.

    This scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Please direct your enquiries to mdhs-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au.

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application according to the Faculty's published timelines.

What are the benefits?

A fortnightly allowance, for up to 1 year, totalling at approximately $2,861.

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