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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarship

The University of Melbourne

Travel scholarship supporting post-confirmation PhD students in economics or econometrics at the University of Melbourne or a Russell Group university to undertake an overseas research period at the partner institution.

AustraliaSep 20, 2026Last source check Aug 24, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

Up to AUD 40,000 for up to 12 months of overseas study, pro-rated for shorter periods.

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  • Health insurance
  • Travel

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Must be a post-confirmation full-time PhD student in economics or econometrics at the University of Melbourne or a Russell Group university, have supervisor approval, and be able to commence the overseas study within 12 months.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. Cover letter
  2. Supervisor approval statement
  3. Resume
  4. Academic reference
  5. Written host-supervisor agreement

Application steps

  1. Discuss the proposed overseas study with your PhD supervisor and obtain approval.

  2. Prepare the cover letter, resume, academic reference and host-supervisor agreement.

  3. Submit the official online application by 20 September 2026.

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Application steps

  1. Discuss the proposed overseas study with your PhD supervisor and obtain approval.
  2. Prepare the cover letter, resume, academic reference and host-supervisor agreement.
  3. Submit the official online application by 20 September 2026.

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