Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships

University of Melbourne, Australia

 Location: Melbourne, VICTORIA Grant

Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

1 Sep 2025

Applications close

15 Oct 2025

Benefit amount

Up to $5,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Future study, Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship supports support PhD students in Physics for travel, preferably overseas, to enhance their research program and research experience.

Benefits

A one-off payment of up to $5,000.

Amount:

Up to $5,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

Multiple

Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be confirmed as a PhD candidate in the School of Physics
• Provide a short statement of endorsement from your supervisor
• Be undertaking travel for a research related purpose.

Note: Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.

Selection criteria

In determining the scholarship, the selection committee will consider:

• The benefit of the proposed travel and impact on the student’s progress;
• Student need, and whether any alternative funding sources are available.

The scholarship is made with preference for:

• Students who have not previously traveled as part of their PhD program;
• International travel.

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Future study, Current study

Study area:

Science

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Application
How to apply

• Apply via the Application form linked below
• The application should outline:
  • Supervisor Endorsement Letter
  • Details of Travel
  • Budget Details for the Travel
  • Personal Statement addressing the impact this travel will have on your study andyour thesis

When will I know the outcome?

• Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
• Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
• Future Rounds - TBC

Submit an application

Status:

Open for applications

Applications open:

1 Sep 2025

Applications close:

15 Oct 2025

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.

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