2026 David Ashton Scholarship at the University of Melbourne

The David Ashton Scholarship is supported by the Melbourne Botany Foundation and is offered to high-achieving graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science and undertaking research in the field of Botany.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Value$6,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyMonash University
• Course to studybotany
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $6000 (depending on the annual income from the gift).

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science and be undertaking research in Botany in the School of Biosciences (or its successor)
• Have achieved academic results at Honours 2A level or above (or equivalent).

Selection Process

• The scholarship is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.

Application Documents

You must submit an application and include:

• A research proposal
• A personal statement addressing the likely output and significance of your research in the field of Botany
• Curriculum vitae including qualifications, work experience, awards, publications or presentations related to your field of research.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Melbourne Scholarship webpage.