Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Benefit amount
Up to $138,250
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Leslie Eric Paddle Scholarship in Neurology was established with a gift from Leslie Eric Paddle and is awarded to graduate researchers undertaking research in the field of neurology.
Benefits
A fortnightly stipend of $39,500 per year (2026 full-time student rate) for up to 3.5 years. The stipend may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parenting and partner leave.
Amount:
Up to $138,250
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have received an offer for, or be currently enrolled in, a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Be undertaking research in the field of neurology
- Not hold a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (Stipend) or a Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidates(s) ranked highest based on their faculty scholarship score.
In the event of a tie, the scholarship will be split equally.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following academic year. In addition, recipients must:
- Agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include a brief explanation of your research, confirming that it is undertaken in the field of neurology.
This scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Please direct your enquiries to mdhs-gr-admissions@unimelb.edu.au.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application according to the Faculty's published timelines.
Status:
Open for applications
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Year Recipient 2017 Dr Simon Julian Maciburko, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2016 Dr Catherine Gah Yeng Ngan, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2015 Dr Syma Iqbal, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2014 Dr Matthew Read, The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology 2012 Dr Matthew Read, Department of Surgery - St Vincent’s Hospital 2010 Miss Jacqueline Giummarra, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences 2008 Dr Benjamin Namdarian, Department of Surgery - Royal Melbourne Hospital 2007 Dr Sze Lee, Department of Medicine - Austin Health 2006 Dr Bradley Newell, Department of Surgery - Austin Health
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