Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Apr 2026
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
Benefit amount
$99,000 - $174,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
This scholarship was established with a bequest from Sir John Michael Higgins, and is offered to students undertaking research in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry directly relating to the study and development of pastoral and agricultural industries.
Benefits
- Living allowance of $49,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
- Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
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Amount:
$99,000 - $174,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have received an offer for a graduate research degree commencing in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- intend to undertake research in the field of chemistry or biochemistry directly relating to the study and development of the pastoral and agricultural industries
- not have completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest based on their course entry score.
Conditions
These scholarships are subject to the Graduate Research Scholarships Terms & Conditions
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Science
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How to apply
Submit an online application.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email by the end of January.
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