A.O. Capell Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2024/25

Research students with an exceptional record of academic achievement and promising research prospects are eligible for this fellowship, which was founded by a donation from Alfred Oscar Capell.

Eligibility for the A.O. Capell Scholarship:

• Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Applicants should have applied for and fulfilled the University of Melbourne's graduate research degree admission criteria.
• Candidates should have not finished a research degree at the same or higher level as the program for which funding is applied.
• Students should not have already been awarded a graduate research scholarship with comparable advantages.

Benefits:

• Living expenses for up to two years for students pursuing a Master's by research degree or up to three years for students pursuing a Doctorate will be covered by a living allowance of $42,000 a year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate).
• Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.

Application process:

An application is not necessary. This award will automatically be given to the student if they apply for admission to a graduate research degree by 31 October for commencement in the following year.