Metcalf Scholarships support outstanding undergraduate students to get their first taste of research.

Metcalf scholars work within our leading research groups tackling important questions in cancer, immunology and infectious diseases.

Metcalf Scholarships provide funding worth $6000 for undergraduates ($1000 paid to the student, $5000 paid to the lab for research costs). This scholarship is on top of the salary paid to undergraduate students at the Institute. Metcalf Scholarship winners also receive a commemorative medallion.

The scholarships are made possible by the Metcalf Scholarship Fund, established in honour of beloved Institute researcher Professor Don Metcalf, who passed away in 2014.

Application process

In 2018 five Metcalf Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with the highest subject marks from their previous completed semester.

Most Metcalf Scholars will commence their placement during the mid-year break, working in the lab ~8hrs/wk during semester (but not exam time) and full-time during vacations. Placements are expected to run for at least six months, but some students’ placements may last longer than this, as negotiated with the supervisor. Flexibility will be offered to students with carer or other employment commitments.

Applications closed on Friday 23 March 2018 – no further applications will be accepted for 2018. The scholarships will be presented at the Institute’s Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2018.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Undergraduate students are eligible to apply for Metcalf Scholarships if they:

• Are in the second or third year of their undergraduate course (or equivalent for part-time or double degree students). First year students or students enrolled in an Honours year are not eligible.

• Have at least one full semester remaining at the time of application. Students in their final semester are not eligible.

• Are able to attend the Institute’s Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2018.

Applicants for Metcalf Scholarships can, but do not need to, be current students at the Institute, and may receive support from other undergraduate schemes such as UROP.

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with the highest subject marks from the previous completed semester. 

Please note applications closed Friday 23 March 2018 – no further applications will be accepted for 2018. 

At the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute we strive to ensure all our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value diversity and gender equity in our work force and promote flexible working arrangements to balance working requirements and personal needs.

Contact

Ms Kerry Ko
Scientific Education Administrator
Email education@wehi.edu.au