Melbourne Dental School

Grants for Research and Higher Degree Students 2012

Research (PhD, MDSc, MPhil & BSc Hons), Masters by Coursework and Coursework Specialist Students (DCD & Diplomas)

 

The following funding is available to students for certain costs associated with research:

Graduate Courses in Research

Graduate Courses in Clinical Training

In Semester 1, 2012 there will be a funding round for postgraduate students enrolled prior to 2012. These students may apply for the remainder of their total funding entitlement for their candidature in this round.

From Semester 2, 2012 onwards there will be only ONE funding round per year for all postgraduate students. Students may apply for funding up to their full entitlement for their candidature in the one funding application (eg. a MDSc student could apply for $2000 and a DSD student could apply for $2400). Alternatively, students may wish to apply for smaller amounts in different years of their candidature, as long as the combined amounts are within their total entitlement.

Conditions of funding

  1. Funds are available to students for expenses such as small equipment and consumables. Some expenses cannot be claimed. For information on what you can claim, see http://www.dent.unimelb.edu.au/dsweb/research/funds_policy.html).
  2. Research funding for postgraduate students does not include travel. Students wishing to apply for travel funding should apply for the Melbourne Dental School Travel Award.
  3. Students requiring statistical assistance should make use of the following resources before seeking funding for external consultation:
  4. For DClinDent and PgradDipClinDent applicants, requests for funds for statistical consultation will only be considered if the applicant has completed or enrolled in one of the following subjects:

    5. a. Research Design 1 – DENT90011 (Semester 1) (DClinDent)

    b. Research Design 2 – DENT90012 (Semester 2) (DClinDent)

    c. Research Design 1 – DENT90031 (Semester 1) (PgradDipClinDent)

    d. Research Design 2 – DENT90032 (Semester 2) (PgradDipClinDent)

  5. Applications must explain the aim of the project and include an itemized budget with justification of items being requested. It is the student's responsibility to ensure full details and itemized responses are provided where necessary.
  6. Any additional funding obtained from an external source e.g. ADRF, must be supported by written documentation. Pending applications for external funding will not be considered.

  7. Part-time students will be eligible for a pro-rata rate.

  8. This application process is an opportunity for students to apply for a competitive peer-reviewed grant. Incomplete or unjustified responses will result in applications being rejected.

  9. Late applications will not be considered.

Application Form and budget page

This application form and budget form must be filled in electronically, printed and then checked and signed by the applicant’s supervisor.  Please note that supervisors must receive the application and budget at least 1-2 weeks prior to the closing dates set out below to allow sufficient time for review.  Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Closing Dates for 2012

Round 1 (for postgraduate students enrolled prior to 2012) - Wednesday 2 May 2012

Round 2 (for all postgraduate students) - Monday, 17 September 2012

For further information, please contact the Research Administrators
Room 4.408
Phone: 9341 1509
Email: lnelson@unimelb.edu.au

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