Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships
This scholarship supports PhD students in the Faculty of Science undertaking travel to attend conferences, fieldwork, etc. as part of a Study Away request.
Applications open
1 Apr 2023
Last day for applications
13 Dec 2023
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Last day for applications
This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Applicable study areas
Sciences and mathematics
Number of scholarships awarded
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an enrolled PhD - Science student (MPhil students are not eligible);
- be confirmed in your candidature;
- undertake travel before your maximum course duration date;
- undertake travel before award of PhD; and,
- submit your application before submitting your thesis.
Note:
*Graduate researchers may apply for and receive multiple Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships but the total payment over the course of their candidature may not exceed $2,000.
*Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.
Selection criteria
Schools in the Faculty of Science independently rank applications for the awarding of Science Abroad Traveling Scholarship.
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Application process
Please apply using the link below relevant to your School. We encourage you to apply via the earliest possible round, to improve your chances for consideration.
Currently open Round:
| School | Closing date | Application link |
|---|
| School of BioSciences | Closed | |
| School of Chemistry | Closed | |
| School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences | Closed | |
| School of Mathematics and Statistics | 8 December 2023 | Maths and Stats SATS Round 5 |
| School of Physics | Closed | |
| Melbourne Veterinary School | 30 November 2023
13 December 2023 | MVS Travel Award Scheme
and
Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships MVS 2023 |
| School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences | Closed
Closed | SAFES Travel Award Scheme
and
Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships SAFES 2023 |
Future Rounds:
| School | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|
| | TBC | TBC |
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When will I know the outcome?
The outcome will be dependent on the application process of the relevant School. Please contact your School for more details.
The Faculty of Science will notify all applicants.
What are the benefits?
Major award of up to $2,000 for costs associated with international travel (e.g. in-person conferences or fieldwork).
Minor award of up to $500 for costs associated with participation in online conferences that would normally be held outside Australia.
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.