Geoff Mercer Award
- Australian National University
- Scholarship Value:AUD$1,500
- Campus(es):Canberra
- Onshore/Offshore:ALL
- Application Deadline:44074
Scholarship Description
1. An Award has been established and named in honour of Dr. Geoff Mercer, a highly regarded Professor at the National Centre of Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the Research School of Population Health (RSPH), who passed away suddenly in April 2014 at the peak of his career.
2. This Award will continue Geoff's legacy of mentoring and support of students, by funding a grant for postgraduate RSPH students to undertake an activity in pursuit of their academic goals, including travel to a national or international conference. Given Geoff's commitment to applying mathematics to population health, especially infectious disease problems, students undertaking research in that area are particularly encouraged to apply.
Basic Information
| Accommodation/Relocation Scholarship |
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| Qualification Level |
Research Degrees |
| Automatic Processing |
NO |
| Application Process |
The Award application will consist of a maximum two-page single-spaced request and justification for an activity to assist in the pursuit of their academic goals and should address the criteria as outlined. These include the academic merit of the proposed activity, the benefit of the proposed activity to the student and the benefit to the proposed activity to the School. The Award application should be submitted to the School Manager no later than 31st August each academic year. |
Scholarship Requirements
| Academic Grade |
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| Course Discipline Available |
Population |
| Nationality Requirements |
ALL |
| Academic Background Required |
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| English Requirements |
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| Other Requirements |
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| Interview Required |
NO |