Georgina Sweet Scholarship in Zoology 2026

Established in 1920 by Associate Professor Georgina Sweet, one of Melbourne University's first women science students and the first woman to be conferred as a Doctor of Science by the University.

This award is offered every two years, and it is intended to support research that will allow students to expand a research project or thesis in an interesting way. 

This award is intended to support research that will allow you to expand your project or thesis.  

All GR students in the broad area of zoology are eligible to apply, but we expect that mid-degree candidates will be in the best position.  By this stage of your degree, your research plans will be well-developed and you’ll have some results.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• Be undertaking a PhD in the Faculty of Science, in Zoology
• Be in pursuit of an additional substantial research project in the discipline of Zoology.

Additionally, you must have:

• Evidence of endorsement from your supervisor

Please note, as part of the application process you are required to provide a letter of support from your supervisor. This will be considered as part of the committees assessment.

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on:

• The extent to which the additional work will enhance the student’s thesis and career prospects,
• The likely output and significance of the research, with an emphasis on big/exciting ideas.

Preference will be given to candidates who are in the second year of their PhD.

All scholarship outcomes will be sent via SmartyGrants.

Please see outcome timing below:

• Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
• Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
• Future Rounds:  TBC

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