About this scholarship

 

Each year, the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the ANU College of Science and Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU) may offer an award known as the Alexander McTaggart Memorial Scholarship. 

The objective of the Award is to support a student undertaking their Honours project at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, with the research to be conducted in a field related to cancer research and allied subjects. 

Funding for this Award has been provided in the memory of its donor, Mr Alexander McTaggart.

Field of study

Medical Science

Duration

Payments made for a fixed number of years

Payment made for 1 year

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Academic

Student type

Domestic, International

Study level

Honours

Selection bases

Academic merit

The scholarship is available to an applicant:

  • who is an international or domestic student;
  • who is enrolled in an Honours year at the John Curtin School of Medical Research;
  • whose Honours project is related to cancer research and allied fields.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

01-Mar-2026 to 30-Nov-2026


Value

$10,000 per annum.


Number of scholarships awarded

1 on offer

Payments made per semester


Application requirement

An application is required for this scholarship.

Additional information

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Contact us

ANU Coursework Scholarship Office

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

coursework.scholarships@anu.edu.au