The Arthur McComb PhD Field Work Grant at Murdoch University 2026

Arthur McComb was Professor of Environmental Science at Murdoch University from 1989-1996. He was passionate in wanting to improve the state of environmental management, based on rational, logical and well-founded biological principles. This award has been established by his family to commemorate his desire to continually improve our knowledge of the Western Australian biota and its management. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 29, 2026
• Value$9,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMurdoch University
• City to studyWestern Australia
• School to studyMurdoch University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• Enrolled full-time 

• Australian Citizen 

• International Student 

Application Documents

To apply, students must submit:  

• An application form containing name, contact details and nationality. 

• A one to two page CV including details of undergraduate studies, employment, extracurricular interests, and a statement outlining your goals and aspirations.  

• Up to one page description of your project, including a justification and approximate costing of the field work, and a statement of the funds available and how the grant funds will be used.  

• A brief reference from your 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 to be submitted via email to Murdoch University’s Graduate Research Office: [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the Murdoch University Scholarship webpage.