With the aim of providing a world-class education to highly qualified students, the University of Melbourne is offering Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarships for the academic session 2024/2025.
This opportunity is open to both domestic and international students committed to academic excellence and cross-cultural research experiences. Eligibility for the Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarship requires applicants to be post-confirmation PhD students at either a Russell Group University in the UK or the University of Melbourne. Candidates must be conducting research in economics or econometrics, have full-time enrollment status, and possess approval from their PhD supervisor.The University of Melbourne is a leading research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Known for its high academic standards, the university consistently ranks among the top institutions globally. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, and medicine. The university’s vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong emphasis on research and innovation attract students from all over the world.
Established in 1853, The University of Melbourne is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Melbourne (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Victoria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, The University of Melbourne (UNIMELB) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Melbourne (UNIMELB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 166 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Australian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.