Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships 2025 - Round 2

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. The Laby Foundation was established in 2010 to support students and academics in Physics in memoriam of the late professor, and has sponsored a set of travelling scholarships for students.

Each confirmed PhD Candidate will receive a Jean E Laby PhD traveling scholarship. 

• Funding can be requested and awarded in either one or multiple rounds. However the total amount awarded during your candidature is capped. 
• The funding cap is $5000 for a student confirmed in 2025. The funding cap is indexed according to your year of candidature. 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• Be a confirmed PhD candidate in the School of Physics.
• Provide a short statement of endorsement from your supervisor
• Be undertaking travel for a research related purpose. 

Funds must be spent within a year of award, and within one month of completion of the funded activity, recipients must submit a one page report which summarises the activity, benefit, and confirms how the funds were spent.

Travel plans to be approved by supervisor under the University’s Study Away conditions. 

Note:  Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.

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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