The prestigious Elizabeth and Vernon Puzey postgraduate research scholarship is available thanks to Mrs Elizabeth Puzey, who made a bequest in 1994. The aim of the scholarship is to retain the services of well qualified citizens of Australia from leaving Australia.
Category: Postgraduate (Research)
Who can apply: You must be an Australian citizen or an international student holding an Australian residency certificate to apply. The recipient must undertake his or her higher research studies within Australia.
Process: The Faculty scholarships committee, chaired by the Associate Dean (Research Training) will select the reciepient based on academic performance at undergraduate level. A very high standard is expected.
Value: $26,000 p.a.
Tenure: Available for up to 3.5 years, subject to an annual satisfactory progress report of your reaserch.
Application closing date: 31 October
To be considered for the Elizabeth and Vernon Puzey postgraduate research scholarship you must complete an application for a Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) and/or an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) using the University’s Scholarships Application System (SCHOLS) and complete the Faculty Research Scholarship Form.