2025 Henry and Rachael Ackman Travelling Scholarships (Medicine) at The University of Melbourne

As a result of a generous bequest to the University of Melbourne, the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is able to offer research travel awards, known as The Henry and Rachael Ackman Travelling Scholarships, to eligible early career researchers and research higher degree students from the Department of Paediatrics and the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 29, 2025
• Value$5,000 - $10,000
• Study LevelGrants
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 for Graduate Research students
• Up to $10,000 for Early Career Researchers

Requirements

This scheme supports overseas research travel only (i.e. outside of Australia). The types of activities that are eligible for funding under this scheme include conference travel (airfare, registration and accommodation), research training and study tours at prominent overseas institutions, and other international research career development opportunities. Priority will be given to applicants who have relatively firm travel arrangements in place.

Two different categories of award will be offered:
1. Graduate Research (GR) students
2. Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

Selection Process

Applications will be assessed by each Department, and a recommendation made to the Head of Melbourne Medical School/School Executive or Research Committee.

Application Deadline

September 29, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Melbourne on mdhs.smartygrants.com.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.