The Elma Cole Equine Research Scholarship was established with a gift from Elma Stuart Rees Cole and is offered to graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy – Science, are undertaking research in the field of equine health, and are experiencing financial need. Preference is given to graduate researchers undertaking research into the treatment of illnesses and injuries from which racehorses and quarter horses are prone to suffer.
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Summary
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Benefits
- The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of $15,000 per year (full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years.
Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have applied for and meet the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy – Science
- Be undertaking research in the field of equine health
Conditions
Recipients must:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress during their candidature
- Agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Selection Process
- The scholarship is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application and entry score, and their financial need score. Preference will be given to graduate researchers undertaking research into the treatment of illnesses and injuries from which racehorses and quarter horses are prone to suffer if they are ranked in the top 75% of applicants. In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships received by graduate researchers will be taken into consideration.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
March 8, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Melbourne on scienceunimelb.smartygrants.com.au to apply
You must submit the University Financial Assessment from and an application, and include:
- Personal statement addressing the purpose of your research and your commitment to equine health
- Curriculum vitae including leadership experience, publications or presentations related to your field of research
- Statement of support from your supervisor
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
For more information, kindly visit University of Melborune scholarship webpage.
