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 Feb 2024

Last day for applications

30 Nov 2024
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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.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $2,000

Applicable study areas

Sciences and mathematics

Number of scholarships awarded

  • 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.

  • Application process

    Please apply using the link below relevant to your School. SATS are on a first come, first served basis, or until funds are exhausted.

    Limited number of awards available per school. We encourage you to apply via the earliest possible round, to improve your chances for consideration.

    Currently open Round:
    SchoolApplication linkClosing Date
    School of BioSciencesBioScience SATS2 April 2024
    School of ChemistryChemistry SATS31 March 2024
    School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (SGEAS)SGEAS SATS31 March 2024
    School of Mathematics and StatisticsMaths & Stats SATS31 March 2024
    School of PhysicsPhysics SATS31 March 2024
    Melbourne Veterinary School (MVS)MVS SATS31 March 2024
    Melbourne Veterinary School (MVS)MVS Travel Award Scheme (TAS)30 November 2024
    School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES)SAFES SATS31 March 2024
    School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES)SAFES Travel Award Scheme (TAS)31 October 2024
    Future Rounds:
    SchoolOpening DateClosing Date
    Not all schools will participateTBCTBC
  • 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 of the outcome.

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.