Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for graduate research students, including generous trusts established for the sole benefit of students of Ophthalmology.
There are many different sources of graduate scholarships for research students and the search for the right scholarship can be confusing. The following are good places to start:
The University of Melbourne Scholarships Office has information for both local and international students. Scholarships covered by this University office include fee-remission and stipend scholarships, travelling scholarships, studentships and more. Students can apply online for many of the scholarships available.

The University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences’ Scholarship Information website

The University of Melbourne Research Office is part of central University Administration and aims to support research and research training. The Grants and Fellowships page has advice on funding opportunities, and includes links to the NHMRC scholarship program: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/fellows/types/granttype/scholars/index.htm

Hundreds of other scholarships are listed on the Joint Academic Scholarships Online System (JASON)

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MPhil Scholarship Opportunity:
Uptake and outcomes of a referral pathway for people with vision impairment and depressive symptoms

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Melbourne is offering a postgraduate scholarship for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil). The successful student will work on a funded project investigating the uptake and outcomes of a referral pathway for people with vision impairment and depressive symptoms. This is a longitudinal research project evaluating patients’ experiences of psychological services following the identification of depressive symptoms within eye care settings. For further information plese read attached brochure