Sir Thomas Naghten Fitzgerald Scholarship
This scholarship, worth up to $7,200, is for domestic medical graduates undertaking a graduate research degree in surgery through the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. It was established with a bequest from the late Kathleen Maggie Douglas in memory of her father.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Applicable study areas
Medicine, dentistry, health and welfare
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 1
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an outstanding graduate research applicant, or enrolled graduate researcher, of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- be a medical graduate undertaking research in surgery
- satisfy the Faculty's entry requirements for PhD
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit, the faculty scholarship score, demonstrated skill in the relevant research area, career aspiration and the terms and conditions of the trust.
The selection committee will base its assessment on the application form, academic transcripts, the faculty scholarship score and the student's project proposal, CV and referee reports.
See the full MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships Terms and Conditions.
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Application process
Commencing students will be automatically considered.
Continuing students must complete an online application for Graduate Research Scholarships.
Recipients of trust-funded scholarships are required to reapply by 31 October each year or their scholarship funding will cease.
This scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Please direct your enquiries to mdhs-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au.
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When will I know the outcome?
What are the benefits?
A fortnightly allowance for up to 1 year, totalling approximately $7,200.
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