Ronald John Gleghorn Bursary

This bursary is awarded to Australian students undertaking a graduate research degree in the fields of Rheumatoid Arthritis and/or Varicose Veins. Successful students will receive a bursary of up to $34,400 throughout a one year period.

Applications open

1 Oct 2023

Applications closed

15 Nov 2023

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $

Applicable study areas

Medicine, dentistry, health and welfare

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 3

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

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

    Selection criteria

    Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit, the faculty scholarship score, demonstrated skill in the relevant research area, career aspiration and the terms and conditions of the trust.

    The selection committee will base its assessment on the application form, academic transcripts, the faculty scholarship score and the student's project proposal, CV and referee reports.

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

  • Application process

    This scholarship is currently open for applications.

    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 contact mdhs-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au for an application form.

  • 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, totaling at approximately $34,400.

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