Scholarship

Sir John and Lady Higgins Research Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

1 May 2025

Applications close

31 Oct 2025

Benefit amount

Up to $94,200

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 $43,500 per year pro rata (2025 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:

Up to $94,200

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
  • 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

This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and the purpose of the research. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement in their previous tertiary studies, their research potential in their field of study, and other factors relevant to the proposed research, such as professional experience and refereed publications.

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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Application

How to apply

Submit an online Sir John and Lady Higgins Research Scholarship 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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Status:

Open for applications

Applications open:

1 May 2025

Applications close:

31 Oct 2025

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