About this scholarship
The School of Medicine and Psychology (‘the School’) in the ANU College of Science and Medicine (‘the College’) may offer an award known as the Tony and Michelle Clarke Grant (‘the Award’).
Funding for this Award has been provided by Tony and Michelle Clarke to support a PhD candidate (or MPhil candidate with a plan to transfer to PhD at confirmation) in the School of Medicine and Psychology.
The objective of the Award is to support an outstanding domestic[1] or international[2] candidate to enable them to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy program in MEDI9910 (either directly or via the Master of Philosophy in MEDI8910) in a field consisting of a significant clinical element, based in the School of Medicine and Psychology.
[1] A student who is an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, the holder of an Australian Permanent Resident visa or the holder of an Australian humanitarian visa
[2] A student who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of Australian permanent resident status, and is required to hold a visa to study in Australia and liable for international student fees (ISF) payable to the University either by the student or a sponsor
Field of study
Clinical Research, Medicine
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 4 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic, International |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Selection bases | Academic merit |
The Award is available to a prospective or current (within 12 months of commencement) domestic or international ANU student who:
- is enrolled or enrolling full- or part-time in MEDI 8910 (as part of an agreed plan to convert to a PhD upon confirmation) , or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in MEDI9910, based in the School of Medicine and Psychology (preference will be given to candidates planning to enrol full-time); and
- is a graduate in Medicine; and
- is undertaking research that has a significant clinical element.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load
How to apply
Expression of Interest via email to the HDR Administration at the School of Medicine and Psychology (hdr.smp@anu.edu).
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- an up-to-date CV,
- a written statement (max 500 words) of the proposed research project, and how this funding will support your studies or future activities,
- a letter of support from your supervisor.
A selection committee may conduct interviews following the closing date for the Award.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications01-May-2025 to 31-Mar-2026
Value
$5,000 per annum. $20,000 in total; paid as $5,000 annually over 4 years
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Application requirement
An application is required for this scholarship.
Additional information
Annual lump sum payments. For MPhil candidates (not transferring to PhD) up to one year (totalling $5,000). For PhD candidates (including MPhil transferring to PhD) up to 4 years (totalling $20,000).
Expression of Interest via email to the HDR Administration at the School of Medicine and Psychology (hdr.smp@anu.edu).
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- an up-to-date CV,
- a written statement (max 500 words) of the proposed research project, and how this funding will support your studies or future activities,
- a letter of support from your supervisor.
A selection committee may conduct interviews following the closing date for the Award.
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Contact us
Advancement Team, School of Medicine and Psychology, College of Science and Medicine
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.