Miranda Jane Hughes Scholarship

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

11 May 2026

Applications close

6 Jul 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $4,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Miranda Jane Hughes Scholarship is offered to graduate research students in the Faculty of Arts who are undertaking research in the humanities in historical, philosophical or cultural studies of the body, health or science.

About the donor

This scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Professor Julie McLeod and Dr Cherry Collins in honour of their friend Miranda Jane Hughes. An Ormond College resident and graduate of Melbourne University Arts (Honours), Miranda commenced a PhD, worked as an academic and researcher, enjoyed a rich intellectual and social life, had a compelling sense of humour and an enduring affection for the University of Melbourne and her time as a student.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $4000 (depending on the annual gift income).

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Be enrolled in the Faculty of Arts
Be undertaking research in the humanities in historical, philosophical or cultural studies of the body, health or science
Be enrolled in a research higher degree in the above or cognate areas of research

Selection criteria

The scholarship will be offered to the student(s) who demonstrates:

The positive impact of the award to their intended research
The quality and feasibility of the research project in the humanities in historical, philosophical, or cultural studies of the body, health, or science
Academic merit
The skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed research as evidenced by the application

Preference is given to female-identifying students

Conditions

Students must:

Accept online within 21 days
Submit the relevant travel documents if using the scholarship for travel
Submit a final report

Application

How to apply

You must submit an online application and include:

A summary of proposed travel, if relevant
A 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your research, and outlining how the support is important to your academic work
An indicative budget
At least one academic reference
A current statement of results
Any other information to support your application that may assist the committee in making its decision

For further queries contact: Faculty of Arts - Scholarships and Prizes

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.

Submit an application

Recipient feedback

The scholarship will honestly make an enormously positive contribution to my studies. Fieldwork is essential to my PhD and the money rewarded relieves the anxiety around whether or not I would be able to afford the travel. I understand Miranda Jane Hughes came from Geelong. I was born and grew up in Geelong, so I feel like this is a really nice coincidence! It's great that her legacy is helping female academics and I hope the scholarship continues into the future.

Amelia Winata

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