Norman Macgeorge award is now open for high-achieving students for the session 2020/21. The funding programme is organized by the University of Melbourne in Australia.
The award is open for domestic and international applicants to pursue a research program at the university. It enables PhD students to conduct research trips overseas from July 1.
The University of Melbourne Information
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.
Application Process
- How to Apply: Before applying for the award, applicants need to enrol in a PhD degree program at the university. After being enrolled, applicants can apply for the online application form for this grant.
- Supporting Documents: You may also have to provide an academic transcript, CV, evidence of English language proficiency. A research proposal, folio of creative works, a proposed program for the research trip or writing sample required for a research degree.
- Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must have previous year degree from a recognised university.
- Language Requirement: Participants must meet the English language requirements.
Benefits: The University of Melbourne will provide up to $6,000 toward travel expenses.