Summary
| Enrolment status | Currently enrolled students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students, International students |
| Level of study | Higher Degree by Research |
| Study area | Science and Mathematics |
| HDR funding type | Grant |
| Scholarship value | $4500 |
| Scholarship duration | Up to 1 year, for the period of travel |
| Opening date | 1 July 2019 |
| Closing date | 19 July 2019 |
Scholarship description
The Keith Mackie Lucas Scholarship was established in 1997 by a bequest of $50,000 from the estate of Marjorie Ella Lucas to commemorate the name of her late husband. Keith Mackie Lucas graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1924 and spent the majority of his career in professional practice in Brisbane.
Eligibility
To be eligible, 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 milestones 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.
Before you apply
If this scholarship has rules, download and read them before applying.
How to apply
Complete all sections of the application form including signatures and attach the following supporting documentation:
- cover letter addressed to the Head of School and addressing the scholarship selection criteria
- completed application form (DOCX, 139.1 KB)
- your completed budget spreadsheet
- a quote for your biggest expenditure line item (for example, international flights or course fees).
You may also wish to inclulde additional supporting documentation — this is not compulsory but will strengthen your application. Examples of optional supporting documentation include:
- letters of invitation
- confirmation of acceptance of abstract
- quotes for accommodation, other travel costs and relevant expenses.
Emailed your completed application to hdr.vet@enquire.uq.edu.au by 5pm (AEST) Friday 19th July, 2019.
Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
The selection committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants. Their decision is considered final: no further communication will be entered into. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
Selection criteria
Applications are open to current higher degree by research candidates in the field of veterinary science.
Applicants will be ranked on the basis of:
- academic achievement and potential for scholastic success
- the quality, significance and strategic fit of the applicant’s research project
- any other matters as 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.
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Terms and conditions
All philanthropic scholarship recipients must adhere to the conditions of the UQ Research and Travel Scholarships Policy, including reporting and progress requirements.
If you are awarded this scholarship, you must acknowledge it in any paper that is published as a result of the research conducted while you 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.