Research Support Funds
Research Support Funds are open to graduate researchers for a range of research-related purposes including costs associated with attendance at conferences, travel in support of research projects, and other expenses directly related to the costs of undertaking research work.
Guidelines
- Read the Guidelines for students
Application form
Complete the Application for students and ensure you indicate the scheme/s for which you are applying.
Applications for retrospective funding will only be approved in exceptional circumstances and an accompanying explanation must be provided.
Research Support Funds - Graduate Researchers only
How to Apply
- Applications may be made at any time but should be submitted at least four weeks before the funding is required.
Competitive Additional Funding - PhD Students only
PhD students may apply for additional funding which will be awarded on a competitive basis. Students can apply for up to $1,500 over the life of their candidature.
How to Apply
PhD Students may include requests for any remaining RSF plus requests for Competitive Additional Funds (CAF) in the same application.
- Applications Due:
1 March
1 June
1 September
1 DecemberIf the due date falls on a weekend or University holiday, please submit your application by close of business on the next business day.
Fieldwork Support Funds - PhD Students Only
PhD students who travel to undertake field research during their candidature may also apply for Fieldwork Support Funds (FSF) which will be awarded on a competitive basis. Students can apply for up to $2,000 over the life of their candidature.
How to Apply
PhD Students may include requests for any remaining RSF plus requests for FSF in the same application.
- Applications Due:
1 March
1 SeptemberIf the due date falls on a weekend or University holiday, please submit your application by close of business on the next business day.
Completed applications
Please forward completed applications to:
Office for Research (Law)
Melbourne Law School
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
Phone: +61 3 8344 8946
Email: law-graduateresearch@unimelb.edu.au