Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships 2024 - 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.

Laby PhD Travelling Scholarships support PhD students for travel, preferably overseas, to enhance their research program and research experience.

In determining the scholarship, the selection committee will consider:

• The benefit of the proposed travel and impact on the student’s progress;
• Student need, and whether any alternative funding sources are available.

The scholarship is made with preference for:

• Students who have not previously travelled as part of their PhD program;
• International travel.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• Be a confirmed School of Physics as a PhD candidate,
• Provide a short statement of endorsement from your supervisor
• Be undertaking travel for a research related purpose. If you are requesting conference funds, you must be presenting research results.

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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