Overview
This scholarship is offered by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR).
The Fenner Merit Scholarship is a supplementary scholarship in honour of eminent Australian and former JCSMR scientist Professor Frank Fenner. The scholarship is intended to attract students of high calibre to pursue graduate research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research. The number of scholarships available may vary from year to year. Fenner Merit Scholarships will be awarded annually to high-ranked applicants who have been awarded a PhD stipend scholarship tenable at JCSMR.
Field of study
Medical Sciences
Eligibility
To be awarded a Fenner Merit Scholarship, must be:
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident of Australia or international student of high calibre;
enrolled in a PhD program at JCSMR; and
in receipt of a base/primary stipend scholarship.
Selection
Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a stipend of $7,000 per annum for up to 3 years. The scholarship is paid fortnightly in arrears.
How to apply
There is no separate application process. Applicants for the JCSMR PhD program will automatically be considered for a Fenner Merit supplementary award.
Value
$7,000 per annum payments made fortnightly payments made for 3 years.
Contact
Tara Butler Send email
