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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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.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 May 2025
Applications close:
31 Oct 2025
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