2026 Diane Lemaire Scholarship at the University of Melbourne

The Diane Lemaire Scholarship was established with a gift from Diane Lemaire is offered to students who is enrolled in the Doctor of Philosopy - Engineering and IT, identify as a woman and are undertaking a project or proposal that will enhance their research.

Diane Lemaire was the first woman to graduate with an engineering degree from the University of Melbourne in 1942.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 10, 2026
• Value$4,000 - $15,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship provides a one-off payment of between $4000–$15,000. The number and value of the awards made is at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy- Engineering and IT in the field of Engineering;
• identify as a woman (cis-gender and transwomen);
• have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.

Application Documents

You must submit an application and include:

• Personal statement addressing the purpose of proposed research activities and the impact of funding on their PhD and research outcomes
• Budget outline for proposed research activities
• Curriculum vitae including leadership experience, publications or presentations related to their field of research and most recent progress report
• Statement of support from their supervisor

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 Application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Melbourne website.