The University of Sydney is pleased to announce the McCaughey Memorial Institute PhD Scholarship, a prestigious postgraduate research scholarship aimed at supporting outstanding research students.
Eligible candidates include both domestic and international students who have an unconditional offer of admission or are currently enrolled full-time in a Masters by Research or PhD program within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science. Applicants must be willing to conduct research in ovine footrot and possess an honours degree (First Class or Second Class upper) or a Masters Degree in a related field with a substantial research component, or equivalent.Established in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and one of the world’s leading institutions for higher education and research. Located in Sydney, New South Wales, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across various disciplines. Renowned for its strong emphasis on research excellence and innovative teaching methods, the University of Sydney consistently ranks among the top universities globally.
Western Sydney University Information
Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance equivalent to $37,250 per annum, distributed as follows:
- Up to 1.75 years for a successful Masters by Research recipient.
- Up to 3.5 years for a successful PhD recipient.
Application Process
Interested applicants must apply through the official application portal here.