RJ Fletcher Research Scholarship
Established as a bequest from the late Richard Jaques Fletcher, this scholarship is awarded to domestic students undertaking a graduate research degree in the fields of cancer or anaesthetics, including the use of anaesthetics for the prevention and relief of suffering.
This scholarship is provide to a student for one year, and is valued at up to $12,000.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
up to $12,000
Applicable study areas
Medicine, dentistry, health and welfare
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 1
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an outstanding graduate research applicant, or be currently enrolled as a graduate researcher, in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- be undertaking research concerning cancer or anaesthetics
- satisfy the Faculty's entry requirements for PhD, including minimum academic achievement of first class honours or equivalent
Selection criteria
The selection committee will assess applicants for the scholarship based on academic merit, faculty scholarship score, demonstrated skill in the relevant research area, career aspiration and the terms and conditions of the trust.
Students will be required to provide an application form, academic transcripts, faculty scholarship score, project proposal, CV and referee reports.
See the full MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships Terms and Conditions.
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Application process
Commencing students will be automatically considered.
Continuing students must complete an online application for Graduate Research Scholarships.
Recipients of trust-funded scholarships are required to reapply by 31 October each year or their scholarship funding will cease.
This scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Please direct your enquiries to mdhs-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au.
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When will I know the outcome?
What are the benefits?
A fortnightly allowance of approximately $885 per year for up to 1 year.
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