Keith and Dorothy Mackay Postgraduate Travelling Scholarships, New England, Australia

Scholarship Information:

The Keith and Dorothy Mackay Travelling Scholarship provides research funding toward the expenses:

1. of a short-term attachment to another Institution, as approved by the University of New England, for no more than three months, or
2. to travel for the purpose of presenting research findings where the enrolled student is presenting a paper, poster or abstract on their research, at an internationally recognised academic conference. Combining an approved research placement and conference attendance is allowed.

Funding Information:

Up to a maximum of AU$5,000 can be awarded for a short term attachment; or a maximum of AU$3,000 for attendance at an internationally recognised conference.

Applications must be for travel after the scholarship closing date. Funding of retrospective activities will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The Scholarship will not fund fieldwork or data collection.
• Scholarship applicants must currently be enrolled in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) course at the University of New England.
• The travel for a short-term attachment must be completed before the end of the second year of candidature for a Doctorate, or before the end of the first year of candidature for a Masters student (FTE days).
• There must be at least six months of candidature remaining (FTE days) after the proposed attendance dates at an internationally recognised research conference.

How to Apply:

To apply for the scholarship please review the below guidelines and complete the application forms:

Terms and Conditions

Application Form

Risk Assessment Form

Scholarship applications can be submitted through AskUNE.