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Tempe Mann Travelling Scholarship for Research masters or research doctoral degree women students  

GW-NSW invites applications from women enrolled as research master’s or research doctoral degree  second or third year student at The University of Sydney, or those who have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney, and are enrolled for a research doctorate at another university (listed on the Australian Universities’ list) with campuses in NSW or ACT. The Tempe Mann Travelling Scholarship is awarded to two women undertaking a short period of advanced research or course work in any field related to the field, at an interstate or overseas university or equivalent organisation. 

**PLEASE NOTE: Preference has previously been given to candidates planning to travel to an overseas institution, but anyone wishing to travel within Australia where she can undertake research that will enhance the quality of her thesis, is also encouraged to apply. 

Value: Two Awards up to $8,000 each.  Applicants must justify each item of the amount requested in a detailed budget. The funds requested can be used only for the items identified in the budget and related to the proposed study program. 

Tenure: The scholarship will be taken up in 2026-27 for a period to be agreed by the Trustees.

DUE: APRIL 30TH 2026

Eligibility: 

  • Be enrolled as a research masters or research doctoral degree student at The University of Sydney, or have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney and be enrolled for a doctorate at another university listed on the Australian Universities’ list with campuses in NSW or ACT. 
  • Have  proof of acceptance by the university (or equivalent organisation) at which she proposes to conduct the research (not where you are currently enrolled). 
  • Establish the necessity for overseas/interstate study/research. 
  • Must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency in Australia. 
  • Short listed candidates will be required to attend an interview. 

Conditions: 

  • A written or verbal report must be presented at the conclusion of the study period. 
  • Acknowledgement of the Tempe Mann Travelling Scholarship will be made in any related publications. 
  • Completed application form should be submitted to GW-NSW Inc by midnight of the closing date. No applications will be considered after this date. 

DUE: APRIL 30TH 2026