Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Benefit amount
Up to $31,200
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 Viola Edith Reid Bequest Scholarship was established with a gift from Viola Edith Reid and is awarded to graduate researchers who have completed a degree in medicine and are undertaking research in the Melbourne Medical School.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of approximately $31,200 per year (pro rata full-time rate) for one year.
Amount:
Up to $31,200
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 School of Medicine and be undertaking research in a field of medicine in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Have completed a degree in medicine
- Not hold a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (Stipend) or a Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.
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
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A summary of their research that demonstrates how it meets the scholarship eligibility criteria
- A personal statement addressing how the proposed research training will contribute to their career aspirations.
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?
Students will be notified of the outcome of their application according to the faculty's published timelines.
Status:
Open for applications
-
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
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
Looking for more study options?
Courses and career pathways
Browse all undergraduate and graduate courses, study areas and career pathways on the Study website. Explore courses
Graduate research
Whatever your passion, you'll discover stimulating research opportunities at Australia's #1 ranked university. Research at Melbourne
International students
Find support, advice and what to expect living and studying as an international student at the University of Melbourne. Learn more