2026 Georgina Sweet Scholarship in Zoology at the University of Melbourne

The Georgina Sweet Scholarship in Zoology is offered to students who are enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science and undertaking additional research in the area of Zoology to expand the PhD project in a significant and interesting way.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Value$8,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyZoology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship provides a one-off payment of around $8000.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science
• Be in pursuit of an additional substantial research project in the discipline of Zoology.
• Have evidence of endorsement from your supervisor.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on:

• The extent to which the additional research project will enhance the PhD thesis and improve future career prospects,
• The likely output and significance of the research, with an emphasis on big/exciting ideas.

Preference will be given to second year PhD applicants.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You must submit the Georgina Sweet Scholarship application.

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