John Tyndall Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026
The John Tyndall Scholarship at the University of Melbourne offers partial funding of up to AUD 500 for master’s or PhD studies in science, especially physics. It is open to all nationalities and targets first‑year Doctor or Master of Philosophy candidates who have completed an honours degree in physics at Melbourne. Applications close on 10 August 2026 and are processed automatically through the university’s admission system.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
Australia
Eligible Courses
Science
John Tyndall Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026
About the Scholarship
This award supports a first‑year Doctor or Master of Philosophy candidate in Science, specifically Physics, who has completed a Master or Bachelor (Honours) in Science at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship is granted based on academic merit.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a Master of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne.
- Be enrolled in the first year of a Doctor or Master of Philosophy Science research program within the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne.
Value of the Scholarship
The scholarship provides a one‑off payment of up to AUD 500. Recipients also receive the Dieul‑Kurzweil Scholarship, valued at approximately AUD 1,000.
Application Process
- No separate application is required.
- Eligible candidates are automatically considered if they have applied for admission in the relevant award year.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 10 August 2026.
For more information or to view the official award page, visit the John Tyndall Scholarship page.
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