Robert Hammond Research Grant
The Robert Hammond Scholarship fund was established by the late Robert “Bob” Hammond a long-time friend and supporter of Murdoch University to support graduate student research into the interactions between humans and animals.
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:
Eligibility
To be eligible:
- Applicants should possess an Honours degree (at least upper second-class Honours) or equivalent
- Meet standard university criteria for admission to PhD candidature on a full-time basis
- Scholarship applicants must also include a project outline showing that the project involves “research into mutually advantageous or mutually exploitative relationships between humans and other species of animals.”
How to Apply
Applications to be submitted via email to Murdoch University’s Graduate Research Office: GraduateResearchDegrees@murdoch.edu.au
Applications to include:
- One page summary, including name and contact information, outlining how the scholarship will assist your research journey and what you hope to achieve
- Project outline showing that the project involves “research into mutually advantageous or mutually exploitative relationships between humans and other species of animals.”
Required Documents
Once received the awardee will be required to update the scholarship provider:
- Thank you letter to donor upon receipt of the Scholarship, outlining your research project and how the scholarship will help you
- Annual report outlining the progress of research project(max. 1 page)