Published: 17 Nov 2025 614 views
The Gilbert Rigg Scholarship was established with a gift from Rebecca Rigg and is offered to talented graduate researchers undertaking research in the field of mining and/or metallurgy.
| Application Deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Value | Up to $182,000 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | University of Melbourne |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | University of Melbourne |
| Gender | Men and Women |
This scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend of approximately $52,000 per year (full-time rate) for two years for graduate researchers enrolled in a master by research and for 3.5 years for graduate researchers enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy. The stipend includes limited paid sick, parenting and partner leave.
To be considered for this scholarship, you must have applied for and met the requirements for a graduate research degree in the field of Mining and/or Metallurgy.
The scholarship is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions and can be deferred to the following year with prior approval from the University. In addition, graduate researchers must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
You must submit an application and include:
For more information, kindly visit University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.
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