The Ernst and Grace Matthaei Scholarship was established by a bequest from Grace Moran Matthaei in 1982 to assist students who are undertaking research in the optical field.
The University usually awards one scholarship per year.
Scholarship Benefits
The duration of the Ernst and Grace Matthaei Scholarship is two years for students undertaking a Master by research degree and three years, with a possible six month extension, for students undertaking a Doctorate by research degree.
The following benefits apply:
A living allowance of $28,000 per annum (pro rata) paid fortnightly.
Limited paid sick, maternity and parental leave, a relocation allowance and thesis allowance in line with Australia Postgraduate Award benefits
Scholarship Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- undertake research related to optics, in particular study in genetics, botany, zoology, geology, microbiology or biochemistry; and
- meet the requirements for an Australian Postgraduate Award
Selection
Eligible candidates are selected on the basis of academic merit and other factors relevant to the proposed research, such as professional experience, refereed publications or specialist medical qualifications.
The application deadline is 31 October 2014.
For further details and application please visit the Ernstand Grace Matthaei Scholarship page.
