University of Melbourne French Trust Fund

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a graduate research student; or,
• be a post-doctoral research alumni (whom has completed a doctorate within the past 3 years) at the University of Melbourne; and,
• 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 the overseas placement to their intended research;
• the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study in France and/or another French-speaking country;
• academic merit; and,
• the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.

Eligible applicant must complete an online application including:

• details of your proposed travel program;
• a 300-500 word statement describing how you would use this scholarship, how it would positively impact your academic work and outlining how travel is relevant to your research;
• an indicative budget;
• at least one academic reference;
• a current statement of results;
• evidence of initial contact or approval of residency at a French institution if applicable; and,
• any other information which may assist the committee in making its decision.

Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email.