Vacation Research Scholarships
Vacation Research Scholarships are a great way to get an insight into the research process and give you the opportunity to test whether research is for you.
Vacation Research Scholarships in the Department of Pharmacology offer you the opportunity to conduct biomedical research into a diverse range of topics, using state-of-the-art equipment in a contemporary research environment. You will be supervised by senior staff members with a reputation of excellence in teaching, research training and student supervision.
Congratulations to the following students who were successfu applicants:
2011 Winter Research Scholarship:
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Ms Lori Fendel (Dept. of Pharmacology Scholarship) - Supervisor: Dr Jane Bourke
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Ms Joanna Tran (Dept. of Pharmacology Scholarship) - Superivosr: A/Prof Kate Dziegielewska
2010 Summer Research Scholarship:
- Yan Tu (Cancer Council Victoria Scholarship) - Supervisor: Prof. Alastair Stewart
- Nging Mao Kam (Dept. of Pharmacology Scholarship) - Supervisor: Dr Jane Bourke
- Yuyang Richard Lu (Dept. of Pharmacology Scholarship) - Supervisor: Prof. Peter McIntyre
Applications for Summer Vacation Scholarships for 2011/12
are now open.
1. Scholarships Offered
2. Who can apply
3. How to Apply
4. What do they offer?
5. Contact Information
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1. Scholarships Offered
Summer Vacation Scholarships:
A number of external organisations, as well as the Department of Pharmacology, offer Summer Vacation Scholarship opportunities:
- National Heart Foundation - Applications close 16 September, 2011- Details: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/funding/pages/summer-scholarships.aspx
- The Cancer Council of Victoria - Details: http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-our-research/grants/research_sum_vacation_studentships
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia - Applications close 14 August 2011. Application details: http://www.msra.org.au/scholarships
- Department of Pharmacology - Applications close 31 October 2011. If you are not eligible to apply through the above organisations you can apply for a Department Vacation Scholarships. To download the application form click here: Pharmacology Vacation Scholarship Form
Following announcement of funding results from the above organizations, a limited number of Scholarships funded by the Department of Pharmacology, are made to students who have been unsuccessful in their initial applications or who are not eligible for the above schemes for whatever reason.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for a Scholarship from one of the external organizations above. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully as they differ depending on the funding body. Some eligibility criteria relate to your year of study and residency status in Australia.
Winter Vacation Scholarships:
The Department of Pharmacology offers two Winter Vacation Scholarships for Third Year Pharmacology Students. Application details are outlined below.
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2. Who can apply?
Winter Vacation Scholarships
- The scholarships are open to students currently enrolled full-time in their third year of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Biomedicine (BBiomed) degree program and who are currently undertaking a Major in Pharmacology at the University of Melbourne.
Summer Vacation Scholarships
- The scholarships are open to students currently enrolled full-time in their second year or third year of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Biomedicine (BBiomed) degree program (or equivalent degree) at the University of Melbourne.
- If applying directly to one of the external funding bodies shown above please check their requirements.
- Students applying through the above funding bodies will automatically be considered for a Department Scholarship if they are not successful so there is no need to submit a separate application.
All scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, with your academic performance to date being of key importance. Students who would usually be competitive for these scholarships have average marks >75% (across their science subjects).
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3. How to Apply.
Look at the Department of Pharmacology's Research webpage and identify the research laboratory you are most interested in: www.pharmacology.unimelb.edu.au/research/research.html
When applications are open you will need to:
- Contact the laboratory head via email and state that you are interested in conducting a Vacation Research Scholarship. It is a good idea to attach a copy of your academic record at this stage.Don't take it personally if they say no as sometimes lab heads take extended periods of leave (especially over the summer) and are not available to supervise projects.
- If the laboratory head is willing to supervise you, they will set up a project and then advise you which of the funding bodies (click here), you might be eligible to apply to the funding organisations listed above (Summer Scholarships only).
- By the closing date (see above dates)submit an electronic application form by email to: fanoula@unimelb.edu.au and also submit a hard copy of this form with original signatures, current CV and your academic transcript to Pharmacology Reception, Level 8, Medical Building. NOTE: You may be able to apply directly to the funding bodies, but please let us know your intent and provide us with a hard copy of your application so that you can be considered for a Department Scholarship if unsuccessful with your application.
- SUMMER VACATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Closing dates available from the funding bodies listed above. Department scholarship - Applications close on 31 October, 2011.
- WINTER VACATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications closed for 2011.
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4. What do they offer?
Summer Vacation Scholarships offer:
- The opportunity to undertake a research project over a period of six or eight weeks between 28 November, 2011 and 4 February, 2012.
- Supervision by high quality researchers.
- Excellent research facilities.
- Payment depends on the scholarship you apply for (more details available through funding bodies listed above). A Pharmacology Scholarship of $200 per week is paid to your bank account as a tax free stipend. A 2000 word report on your project will need to be submitted to the Head of Department prior to payment of the scholarship.
Winter Vacation Scholarships offer:
- The opportunity to undertake a research project over a period of four weeks between 27 June and 22 July 2011.
- Supervision by high quality researchers.
- Excellent research facilities
- Payment of $200 per week to your bank account as a tax free stipend. A 2000 word report on your project will need to be submitted to the Head of Department prior to payment of the scholarship.
5. Contact Information
For further information contact:
Dr Graham Mackay
Email: gmackay@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: 8344 3932 Fax: 8344 0241
Department of Pharmacology
Level 8, Medical Building (No. 181)
University of Melbourne Victoria 3010
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