Summary
The Richard Lovell Travelling Scholarship, worth approximately $10,000, supports graduate research students in a field relevant to cancer epidemiology. It was established by the Anti-Cancer Council and the University, in memory of the late Emeritus Professor Richard Lovell OA, MD, MSc, FRCP, FRACP, FACP (Hon.).
- Study level: Graduate research
- Student type: Domestic and international students
- Study stage type: Current study
- Study area: Health
- Amount: Up to $5,000
- Duration: One-off
- Quantity: 2
- Status: Open for applications
- Applications open: 2 May 2024
- Applications close: 15 Jun 2024
About the donor
Emeritus Professor Richard Lovell OA, MD, MSc, FRCP, FRACP, FACP (Hon.) was born in 1918 and was appointed the first professor of Medicine at the University in 1955. He was a pioneer in many areas of academic medicine in Australia, particularly in clinical epidemiology, and retired from the University in 1983. The professor made a substantial contribution to the work of both the AntiCancer Council of Victoria and its successor from the 1980s to 1997. He had a pivotal role in the development of human research ethics in Australia and was the inaugural chair of the Medical Research Ethics Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council. He died in 2000.
Benefits
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences will split this scholarship among multiple applicants. The applicants’ budget will be taken into consideration.
Richard Lovell Travelling Scholarship Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an outstanding enrolled graduate researcher of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- be undertaking research in a field relevant to cancer epidemiology
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Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on academic merit, faculty scholarship score, demonstrated skill in the relevant research area, career aspiration and the terms and conditions of the trust.
The selection committee will base its assessment on the application form, academic transcripts, faculty scholarship score, details of the journey planned by the applicant, CV and referee reports.
Application
How to apply
This scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Please request an application form from mdhs-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au.
When will I know the outcome?
Application outcomes will be advised to applicants within 6 – 8 weeks of applications closing.