2025 Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships at The University of Melbourne

This scholarship supports PhD students in the Faculty of Science undertaking travel to attend conferences, fieldwork, etc. as part of a Study Away request.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 15, 2025
• Value$500 - $2000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Major award of up to $2,000 for costs associated with international travel (e.g. in-person conferences or fieldwork).
• Minor award of up to $500 for costs associated with participation in online conferences that would normally be held outside Australia.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy - Science
• have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature
• undertake travel before your maximum course duration date
• undertake travel before award of PhD
• submit your application before submitting your thesis

You may apply for and receive multiple Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships but the total payment over the course of their candidature may not exceed $2,000.

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

Selection Process

Schools in the Faculty of Science independently rank applications for the awarding of Science Abroad Traveling Scholarship.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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