At a glance
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must:
- Be a confirmed HDR candidate at the time of application
- Be enrolled full-time at UQ (part-time students are eligible to apply but must be enrolled full time for the period of travel)
- Have no overdue milestone at the time of application
- Complete your travel before the Thesis Review milestone
- Demonstrate that additional funds are available if required
- Depart no earlier than one week after the outcome of the round is announced, as retrospective funding will not be approved
- Submit a complete application with all endorsements and attachments by the closing date.
About the award
This is a Philanthropic Higher Degree by Research, Travel Plus Scholarship.
The value of the 2017 scholarship is up to $6,000 and awarded in a one off payment. The scholarship may be held for up to 1 year, for the period of travel.
Selection criteria
Applications are open to current research higher degree candidates in the field of veterinary science.
Applicants will be ranked on the basis of:
- academic achievement and potential for scholastic success; and
- the quality, significance and strategic fit of the applicant’s research project; and
- any other matters the selection committee sees fit.
The Dean of the Graduate School may award one scholarship to a student on the recommendation of the Head of Veterinary Science.
Terms and conditions
All philanthropic scholarship recipients must adhere to the conditions of UQ research and travel scholarships, including reporting and progress requirements.
Holders of these philanthropic scholarships must acknowledge them in any paper that is published as a result of the research conducted while the recipient held the scholarship.Donors may also invite the recipient to present on the work conducted as part of the scholarship, in which case they must comply or risk losing the scholarship.
How to apply
Please complete all sections of the application form including signatures and ensure that the following supporting documentation is attached:
- Cover letter addressed to the Head of School and addressing the scholarship selection criteria
- your completed budget spreadsheet
- a quote for your biggest expenditure line item (for example international flights or course fees etc.)
Additional supporting documentation is not compulsory but it will strengthen your application. Examples of optional supporting documentation:
- letters of invitation
- confirmation of acceptance of abstract
- quotes for accommodation, other travel costs and relevant expenses
Completed submissions are to be emailed to vet_rhd@uq.edu.au by 5:00pm (AEST) TuesdayAugust 22 2017. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
The Selection Committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants, and their determination will be considered final; no further communication will be entered into. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
Applications close:22 August 2017Before you apply:- You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to application, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check the FAQs if you have any questions.
Download application form:Enquiries about this scholarship
Contact:School of Veterinary Science
