The Ernst and Grace Matthaei Scholarship was established in 1982 with a bequest from Grace Moran Matthaei, and is offered to students undertaking research in the field of Optics or on problems logically allied with Optics, in particular in study or research in Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.
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Benefits
This scholarship provides:
- A living allowance of $44,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
- A relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Have received an offer for a graduate research degree commencing in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Intend to undertake research in the field of Optics or on problems logically allied with Optics
- Have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
Selection Process
- This scholarship is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest based on their course entry score.
- Preference is given to students undertaking research in Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
October 31, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the University of Melbourne Scholarship webpage.
