The Dr Jean E Laby Bursary 2026

The Dr Jean E Laby Bursaries are named in memory of the donor’s sister, the late Jean Elizabeth Laby, BSc, MSc, PhD (Melb.), physicist, lecturer and researcher in Atmospheric Physics, who died on 31 May 2008. The bursaries were established that same year. The late Dr Laby was a demonstrator, senior demonstrator, lecturer and researcher in Physics at the University from approximately 1940 to 1961. The donor and the late Dr Laby are the daughters of Thomas Howell Laby, former professor and head of the school of Physics at the University. Each bursary is to be awarded to a student on the basis of financial need who is academically able upon the recommendation of the Head of the School of Physics.

The Dr Jean E Laby Bursaries are awarded to Master of Science students in Physics. The bursaries will be awarded to students on the basis of financial need and academic merit and are valued at around $1,500 each. Please note that the value and number of scholarships awarded may vary from year to year.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• Be enrolled or enrolling in a Masters of Science degree in Physics,
• Demonstrate Financial Need.

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.

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

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