Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
16 Mar 2026
Applications close
25 May 2026
Benefit amount
$1,000 - $10,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The University of Melbourne French Trust Fund is offered to research higher degree students and post-doctoral research alumni whose research projects require travel for French Studies associated with France and other French-speaking countries.
About the donor
The University of Melbourne French Trust Fund builds on the strength and vibrancy of French Studies at Melbourne and aims to enrich and enhance this field. Amongst other initiatives, the Fund offers travel grants to assist students and researchers to undertake research in France or other francophone countries.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of between $1000 to $10,000 depending on the applicant pool.
Amount:
$1,000 - $10,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a current research higher degree student
- Be a post-doctoral research alumni who has completed a doctorate within the previous three years at the University of Melbourne
- Have a research project that requires travel for French Studies associated with France and/or other French-speaking countries
Selection criteria
The scholarship will be offered to a student who demonstrates:
- The relevance of overseas travel to their intended study or research
- The quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study or research in France and/or another French-speaking country
- Academic merit
- The skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application
Conditions
Students must:
- Accept the award online within 21 days
- Submit the relevant travel documents
- Submit a report within two months of returning from travel
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study, Alumni
Study area:
Arts, humanities and social sciences
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit an online application and include:
- Details of your proposed program of study or research overseas
- A summary of your proposed program of French study in France and/or another French-speaking country
- Evidence of initial contact or approval of residency at a French university or institution, if applicable
- A 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your studies, and how pursuing study and research overseas is important to your academic work
- An indicative budget
- At least one academic reference
- A current statement of results
- Any other information to support the 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 applicationStatus:
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Recipient feedback
The impact of this scholarship on my research career will extend well beyond this single project. This visit to France will allow me to strengthen existing ties with French scholars and develop new contacts, fostering opportunities for international collaboration with the University of Melbourne.
Daniel Russo-Batterham
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