With the aim of providing a world-class education to highly qualified students, the University of Melbourne is offering Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarships for the academic session 2024/2025.
This opportunity is open to both domestic and international students committed to academic excellence and cross-cultural research experiences. Eligibility for the Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarship requires applicants to be post-confirmation PhD students at either a Russell Group University in the UK or the University of Melbourne. Candidates must be conducting research in economics or econometrics, have full-time enrollment status, and possess approval from their PhD supervisor.
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Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Melbourne
- Department: Faculty of Business and Economics
- Course Level: Graduate Research
- Award: Up to $40,000
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: At least 2
- Nationality: Domestic and international students
- The award can be taken in: United Kingdom (Russell Group Universities) and Australia (University of Melbourne)
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the disciplines of economics or econometrics.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Be a post-confirmation PhD student at a Russell Group University in the UK or at the University of Melbourne.
- Be undertaking research in the disciplines of economics or econometrics.
- Discuss the application with and have the approval of their PhD supervisor.
- Be enrolled full-time for the duration of the scholarship.
- Be able to commence the overseas study within 12 months.
- Not be due to complete their degree before or during the period of the scholarship.
How to Apply
Application: Students should submit an online application including:
- A cover letter summarizing the intended overseas studies.
- A resume.
- A statement from their supervisor indicating their approval.
- An academic reference outlining the potential to undertake the graduate program applied for.
- For PhD students enrolled at the University of Melbourne: written agreement from an appropriate supervisor at a Russell Group University to provide supervision for the period of study.
- For PhD students enrolled at a Russell Group University: written agreement from an appropriate supervisor at the University of Melbourne to provide supervision for the period of study.
Benefits
Approximately $40,000 to support a period of up to 12 months of overseas study.
Application Status: Open for applications
Applications Open: 19 July 2024
Applications Close: September 22, 2024